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METHAQUALONE, URINE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1126 Geisinger Epic ID: 52429 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Random urine | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
2 mL random urine; 0.7 mL minimum. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 1 year. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
80368 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Methodology: |
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) |
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Synonyms: |
Quest test code 39814, Quaaludes Ur
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Clinical significance: |
Methaqualone was formerly marketed as a sedative and hypnotic; however there is no prescribed dosage form currently available. Abuse potential exists due to euphoric properties. | |