Test Overview
Test Methodology

Liquid chromatography//Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Reference Range *

Negative. <25 ng/mL reported as negative.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

5 days

Soft Order Code
MMLR
Synonyms
  • Methylenedioxymethamphetamine
  • Ecstasy
  • Methylenedioxyamphetamine
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo AMPHU
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect random urine specimen and refrigerate or freeze.

Alternate Specimen
MDMA (Ecstasy), Serum sent to Mayo Wild 80 (MedTox 1982), send 5 mL serum refrigerated or frozen. Order code ML MISC, Template ECSTS [6/10]
Normal Volume
5 mL random urine
Minimum Volume
2.5 mL random urine
Additional Information

MDMA (3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a synthetic, psychoactive drug chemically similar to the stimulant methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline. Street names for MDMA include Ecstasy, Adam, XTC, hug, beans, and love drug. Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by MedTox Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
80359
NY State Approved
No