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MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine), Serum, Plasma, or Whole Blood

CPT 80359

Test Details

Methodology

Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry

Result Turnaround Time

7 - 14 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Use

Detect the presence of MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine), an illicit stimulant

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum, plasma, or whole blood

Volume

3 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Container

Serum or plasma: Red-top tube or gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended. Whole blood: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube

Collection Instructions

Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.

Storage Instructions

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.

Causes for Rejection

Gel-barrier tubes

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
808851 MDMA (Ecstasy), Blood 74652-9 790605 MDMA (Ecstasy) ng/mL 74652-9
808851 MDMA (Ecstasy), Blood 74652-9 790574 MDA (Ecstasy Metabolite) ng/mL 74647-9
Order Code808851
Order Code NameMDMA (Ecstasy), Blood
Order Loinc74652-9
Result Code790605
Result Code NameMDMA (Ecstasy)
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC74652-9
Order Code808851
Order Code NameMDMA (Ecstasy), Blood
Order Loinc74652-9
Result Code790574
Result Code NameMDA (Ecstasy Metabolite)
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC74647-9