Methamphetamine test

METHAMPHETAMINE TEST

DESCRIPTION – the test is used to detect the presence of amphetamines in the urine. The drugs are used to stimulate the CNS and methamphetamine and phentermine are the most common types. The test can reveal usage of the drug even after a few days later. No special preparation is required for the test.

METHODOLOGY – quantitative liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry

TURN AROUND TIME – 1-8 days

SPECIMEN REQUIERED –

COLLECT – gray (sodium fluoride), plain red or green (sodium heparin)

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 ml of serum to transport tube

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – refrigerated

STABILITY – ambient: 1 week; refrigerated: 2 weeks; frozen: 3 months

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITION – separator tubes. Plasma or whole blood collected in it

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory