Drug Monitoring, Methamphetamine D/L Isomers, Urine
Test Code
Clinical Significance
Drug Monitoring, Methamphetamine D/L Isomers, Urine - This test measures the ratio of the D and L isomers of methamphetamine in urine. Methamphetamine isomers are biomarkers to identify which forms of methamphetamine are present. The test is a definitive drug assay using the liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) method of analysis.
Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug of abuse as well as a prescription drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) and obesity. Methamphetamine has two isomer forms (D and L). The L isomer is used in over-the-counter nasal decongestant products and is also a metabolite ...
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Test Details
If this test code is not ordered with 39158, all medMATCH result codes will be DNR’d.
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d-Methamphetamine and l-Methamphetamine
Methodology
Reference Range(s)
Alternative Name(s)
Preferred Specimen(s)
9 mL urine
Alternative Specimen(s)
Urine collected in urine collection container
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Transport Container
Clinical drug test transport vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria
Preserved samples
Setup Schedule
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days