METHYLPHENIDATE (RITALIN)

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: MPD
UPHSM LIS Test #: 029680
Schedule:
Testing Time: 5-13 Days
Testing Lab: MEDTOX

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 2.0 mL
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum or Plasma
Collection Info:
Plasma:
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and freeze immediately. Send 2 mL of sodium heparin plasma frozen in a plastic vial on dry ice.
Serum:
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and freeze immediately. Send 2 mL serum frozen in a plastic vial on dry ice.

Specimen Acceptability

REJECT DUE TO:
Hemolysis: NA
Lipemia : NA
Icterus: NA
Other: NA

Methods

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

CPT Codes

80360

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Reference Range: 5.0 - 20.0 ng/mL