Methadone, Quantitative, Serum
Test Code
3258
80299
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Clinical Significance
Methadone, Quantitative, Serum
Test Resources
None found for this test
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Test Details
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range(s)
See Laboratory Report
Preferred Specimen(s)
5 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) or royal blue-top tube
Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 72 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 1 year
Setup Schedule
5 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) or royal blue-top tube
1.2 mL
Transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year