Ephedrine, Urine
Use
Detect presence of ephedrine, a sympathomimetic medication and banned dietary supplement
Special Instructions
For submission and transport within three days, the specimen should be kept at room temperature. Beyond three days, the specimen should be refrigerated or frozen to maintain stability. Urine from preservative tubes will be rejected.
Limitations
There may be additional time required for confirmatory or reflex tests based on initial results. Testing schedules might vary depending on laboratory capabilities. The use of a plastic urine container without preservatives is essential to avoid rejection of the specimen due to contamination or degradation.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 3593-1
- 3593-1
Result Turnaround Time
10-14 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Urine
Volume
10 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Plastic urine container without preservative
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Urine from preservative tube