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Test Code TSPU Targeted Stimulant Screen, Random, Urine


Additional Testing Requirements


In most cases, no additional testing is needed after the qualitative targeted stimulant test is performed if the parent drug or metabolites found are consistent with the patient's prescribed medications. However, if an unexpected stimulant is found, confirmatory testing can be requested at an additional charge.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random urine specimen.

2. No preservative


Useful For

Determining compliance or identifying illicit stimulant drug use

 

This test is not intended for employment-related testing.

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
LPPS List prescribed stimulants No Yes
TSTIM Targeted Stimulant Screen, U No Yes

Method Name

Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry, High-Resolution Accurate Mass (LC-MS/MS HRAM)

Reporting Name

Targeted Stimulant Screen, U

Specimen Type

Urine

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Urine Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  28 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross icterus Reject

Clinical Information

Stimulants are sympathomimetic amines that stimulate the central nervous system activity and, in part, suppress the appetite. Amphetamine and methamphetamine are also prescription drugs used in the treatment of narcolepsy and attention-deficit disorder/attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methylphenidate is another stimulant used to treat ADHD. Phentermine is indicated for the management of obesity. All other amphetamines (eg, methylenedioxymethamphetamine: MDMA) are Drug Enforcement Administration scheduled Class I compounds. Due to their stimulant effects, the drugs are commonly sold illicitly and abused. Physiological symptoms associated with very high amounts of ingested amphetamine or methamphetamine include elevated blood pressure, dilated pupils, hyperthermia, convulsions, and acute amphetamine psychosis.

Reference Values

Not detected

 

Cutoff concentrations:

Methamphetamine: 100 ng/mL

Amphetamines: 100 ng/mL

3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA): 100 ng/mL

3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-ethylamphetamine (MDEA): 100 ng/mL

3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA): 100 ng/mL

Ephedrine: 100 ng/mL

Pseudoephedrine: 100 ng/mL

Phentermine: 100 ng/mL

Phencyclidine (PCP): 20 ng/mL

Methylphenidate: 20 ng/mL

Ritalinic acid: 100 ng/mL

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

80326

G0480 (if appropriate)

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

3 to 4 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.