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HelpTest Code METHA Methadone, Urine
Performing Laboratory
North Ottawa Community Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Plain, screw-top container
Specimen Volume: 60 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Additional Information: If this test is being performed for legal purposes, the specimen must be collected by laboratory personnel.
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Varies
Methodology
Two-point Rate
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80101
Specimen Storage and Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Urine | Room Temp | < 2 weeks |
| Refrigerated (primary) | <12 weeks | |
| Frozen | <6 months |