Unit Code 8257:
Amphetamines, Urine
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Confirming drug exposure involving amphetamines such as amphetamine
and methamphetamine, phentermine, methylenedioxyamphetamine
(MDA), and methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), and
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDEA). MDA is a metabolite of
MDMA and MDEA.
Additional Tests Lists test(s) that are always performed, at an additional charge, with the initial test(s)
| Unit Code | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
| 29345 | Adulterants Survey, U | No | Yes |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
An evaluation to detect the presence of adulterants will
be performed and reported at no additional charge. See
"Adulterant Survey Algorithm" in Special Instructions.
Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
8257: Immunoassay/Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
(GC-MS) Confirmation with Quantitation
29345: Spectrophotometry (SP)
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Amphetamines, U
Ordering Mnemonic An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test
AMPH
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Amphetamines
Ecstasy
MDA (Methylenedioxyamphetamine)
MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine)
Methamphetamines (Desoxyn)
Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) Metabolite for Me
Soft-AMPHU
Speed (Amphetamines)
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