Adulterants Survey, Random, Urine
Use
Assessment of possible adulteration of a urine specimen submitted for drug of abuse testing, including evaluation of creatinine concentration for normalization purposes, pH, specific gravity, presence or absence of oxidants, and presence or absence of nitrite. This aids in detecting manipulation of urine samples that may distort drug testing results. Reference cutoff concentrations: oxidants 200 mg/L, nitrites 500 mg/L. Uses creatinine for normalization. ([mayocliniclabs.com](https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Overview/29345?utm_source=openai))
Special Instructions
Testing algorithm available via the Adulterant Survey Algorithm. NY State available: Yes. Reporting name is “Adulterants Survey, U”. ([mayocliniclabs.com](https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Overview/29345?utm_source=openai))
Limitations
No significant cautionary statements were provided. Specimen adulteration detection may be influenced by interfering substances such as water, soap, bleach, vinegar, oxidants, and salt. Interpretation should follow the Adulterant Survey Algorithm. ([mayocliniclabs.com](https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Overview/29345?utm_source=openai))
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 58714-7
- 2161-8
- 2756-5
- 58714-7
- 32710-6
- 48767-8
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
Related Documents
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Specimen
Urine
Volume
1.5 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Plastic, 60‑mL urine bottle
Collection Instructions
Collect a random urine specimen. No preservative.
Causes for Rejection
Specimen suitability evaluated; submitting less than 1.5 mL may compromise ability to perform all testing.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Ambient: 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days |
| Frozen | Frozen: 14 days |