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3000253
Methylphenidate and Metabolite Quantitative, Serum or Plasma
METHYL SP
Ordering Recommendation
Monitor patient adherence.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect specimen 1-6 hours post dose.
Collect
Plain red, lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.7 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN.
Unacceptable Conditions
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST)
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 5 months
Methodology
Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
8-11 days
Reference Interval
Refer to report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
80360
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 3000254 | Methylphenidate, Serum/Plasma | 3807-5 |
| 3000255 | Ritalinic Acid, Serum/Plasma | 32153-9 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Concerta
- Focalin
- Methidate
Methylphenidate and Metabolite Quantitative, Serum or Plasma
National Medical Services (NMS)
