METHADONE CONFIRMATION, URINE Mnemonic _CM METHA Synonym Dolophine - Methadose Includes Methadone and metabolite, EDDP Specimen Collection Requirements Collect Urine in a sterile container Handling Refrigerate (2-8°C), if unable to deliver to the lab within 3 days. Preferred Volume 10 mL Minimum Volume 5 mL Transport Ambient (20-25°C) Rejection Criteria If minimum specimen volume is not received, testing will not be performed. Stability Ambient (20-25°C): 3 days, Refrigerated (2-8°C): 10 days, Frozen (<-10°C): 1 year Testing Information Performed Tue - Sat Reported 1-2 days Method Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry Reference Values Reference Values Methadone and EDDP: Not Detected < 30 ng/mL Comments Drugs of Abuse Detection Times and Drug Metabolites CPT Codes 80358;G0480 Last Updated: Thursday, November 8, 2018 05:17:43 PM Client Services: 503-413-1234