| Ordering Code | 873 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Methadone, Urine Confirmation |
| Alias | Methadone Confirmation |
| Preferred Specimen | Urine |
| Preferred Container | Use Forensic Container if required a forensic collection Clean or Sterile Container is used for clinical collection. |
| Other Specimen/Container | Urine in Sterile Container |
| Optimum Volume | 30 mL |
| Collection Instructions | Call department for requirements Chain of custody (Forensic Only) |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Ambient Other: May be transported refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 2 Weeks Refrigerated: 3 Months Frozen: 1 Year |
| Rejection Criteria | Contaminated, Improper custody (forensic), Insufficient quantity, Wrong specimen type |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | Up to 3 Days |
| Methodology | Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methadone, Urine Confirmation | ALL | See report. |