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HelpOrder Code X6MAM 6-Monoacetylmorphine Confirmation, Random, Urine
Additional Codes
| Mayo Test ID |
|---|
| 6MAMU |
Reporting Name
6-MAM Confirmation, UUseful For
Determination of heroin use
Specimen Type
UrineOrdering Guidance
1. For situations where chain of custody is required, a Chain-of-Custody Kit (T282) is available. For chain-of-custody testing, order 6MAMX / 6-Monoacetylmorphine, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine.
2. If urine creatinine is required or adulteration of the sample is suspected, order ADULT / Adulterants Survey, Random, Urine.
3. Additional drug panels and specific requests are available. Call 800-533-1710 or 507-266-5700.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Container Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Additional Information:
1. No specimen substitutions.
2. STAT requests are not accepted for this test.
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Negative (Positive result is reported with a quantitative result)
Cutoff concentration by gas chromatography mass spectrometry:
6-Monoacetylmorphine: 5 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Method Name
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
CPT Code Information
G0480
80356 (if appropriate for select payers)
Method Description
6-Monoacetylmorphine is extracted using solid phase extraction techniques. The eluent is evaporated, reconstituted in organic solvent, and then derivatized. It is then analyzed by gas chromatography mass spectrometry using selected ion monitoring.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.