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HelpTest Code RITALM Methylphenidate, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | RIT |
| Epic ID | LAB4267 |
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and freeze immediately. Send 2 mL of sodium heparin plasma frozen in a plastic vial on dry ice.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and freeze immediately. Send 2 mL serum frozen in a plastic vial on dry ice.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Frozen | 180 days |
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Note:
Transport frozen.
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.Method Name
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday and Thursday
Report Available
5 to 13 daysReference Values
Reference Range: 5.0 - 20.0 ng/mL
CPT Code Information
80360