Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Rejection Criteria
Specimens with any preservatives
Reference Range(s)
Negative
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Urine transport tube or cup
Minimum Volume
1 mL urine
Sample Stability
31 days refrigerated
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
After obtaining a urine sample from patient, unscrew the cap of the sample cup and submerge the tip of transfer straw into the specimen. Insert a 6mL additive-free tube, allowing the urine to fill the tube until the flow ceases.