Testing for medical purposes only, not valid for forensic use. This tests was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Norton Healthcare Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.
Lab Test Information
EPIC code
LAB5481
Collect
STERILE CONTAINER (URINE CUP)
Specimen Preparation
ENSURE LID IS TIGHTLY SEALED BEFORE TRANSPORT.
Specimen Volume
0.3ML
Storage/Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Performed
Mon - Fri
Components
Methylphenidate
Ritalinic acid
Lab Dept
C-CHEMISTRY
Reference Interval
Not defined
Reported
2 - 4 days
Methodology
Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry
Last Updated
2/15/23
Synonyms
Ritalin
Concerta
Internal Laboratory Use
Lab Dept
C-CHEMISTRY
Interpretive Data
Analyte
AMR
Comments
Methylphenidate
25 - 1000
NA
Ritalinic Acid
25 - 1000
Expected metabolite of methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Notes
Testing for medical purposes only, not valid for forensic use. This tests was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Norton Healthcare Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.
