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Methylphenidate

Order Code
715300
CPT
80360
Test Details
Synonyms

Ritalin®

TAT

9 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Stimulant drug level used in ADHD treatment. Monitors compliance or overdose.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

7 mL Whole Blood or 2 mL Serum or Plasma

Specimen Container

Gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube, red-top tube,or green-top (heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
715300
CPT
80360
Test Details
Synonyms

Ritalin®

TAT

9 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Stimulant drug level used in ADHD treatment. Monitors compliance or overdose.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

7 mL Whole Blood or 2 mL Serum or Plasma

Specimen Container

Gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube, red-top tube,or green-top (heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 14 days