ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Methaqualone, Serum or Plasma, Quantitation : 0091090

Mnemonic: METHAQ SP

Methodology: Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red or lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 82542
Cross References: Quaalude (Methaqualone, Serum or Plasma, Quantitation), Sopor (Methaqualone, Serum or Plasma, Quantitation)
 
 

 

 

 
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