Test Code TSTIM Targeted Stimulant Screen, Random, Urine
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see:
-CSMPU / Controlled Substance Monitoring Panel, Random, Urine
-ADMPU / Addiction Medicine Profile with Reflex, 22 Drug Classes, High Resolution Mass Spectrometry and Immunoassay Screen, Random, Urine
-CSMEU / Controlled Substance Monitoring Enhanced Profile with Reflex, 21 Drug Classes, High Resolution Mass Spectrometry and Immunoassay Screen, Random, Urine
-CSMTU / Controlled Substance Monitoring Targeted Profile, 17 Drug Classes, Mass Spectrometry, Random, Urine
-TSPU / Targeted Stimulant Screen, Random, Urine
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative
Method Name
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see:
-CSMPU / Controlled Substance Monitoring Panel, Random, Urine
-ADMPU / Addiction Medicine Profile with Reflex, 22 Drug Classes, High Resolution Mass Spectrometry and Immunoassay Screen, Random, Urine
-CSMEU / Controlled Substance Monitoring Enhanced Profile with Reflex, 21 Drug Classes, High Resolution Mass Spectrometry and Immunoassay Screen, Random, Urine
-CSMTU / Controlled Substance Monitoring Targeted Profile, 17 Drug Classes, Mass Spectrometry, Random, Urine
-TSPU / Targeted Stimulant Screen, Random, Urine
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry, High-Resolution Accurate Mass (LC-MS/MS HRAM)
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
Frozen | 28 days |
Clinical Information
Stimulants are sympathomimetic amines that stimulate the central nervous system activity and, in part, suppress the appetite. Amphetamine and methamphetamine are also prescription drugs used in the treatment of narcolepsy and attention-deficit disorder/attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methylphenidate is another stimulant used to treat ADHD. Phentermine is indicated for the management of obesity. All other amphetamines (eg, methylenedioxymethamphetamine: MDMA) are Drug Enforcement Administration scheduled Class I compounds. Due to their stimulant effects, the drugs are commonly sold illicitly and abused. Physiological symptoms associated with very high amounts of ingested amphetamine or methamphetamine include elevated blood pressure, dilated pupils, hyperthermia, convulsions, and acute amphetamine psychosis.
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see:
-CSMPU / Controlled Substance Monitoring Panel, Random, Urine
-ADMPU / Addiction Medicine Profile with Reflex, 22 Drug Classes, High Resolution Mass Spectrometry and Immunoassay Screen, Random, Urine
-CSMEU / Controlled Substance Monitoring Enhanced Profile with Reflex, 21 Drug Classes, High Resolution Mass Spectrometry and Immunoassay Screen, Random, Urine
-CSMTU / Controlled Substance Monitoring Targeted Profile, 17 Drug Classes, Mass Spectrometry, Random, Urine
-TSPU / Targeted Stimulant Screen, Random, Urine
Not detected (Positive results are reported with qualitative "Present" results)
Cutoff concentrations:
Methamphetamine: 100 ng/mL
Amphetamine: 100 ng/mL
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA): 100 ng/mL
3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-ethylamphetamine (MDEA): 100 ng/mL
3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA): 100 ng/mL
Ephedrine: 100 ng/mL
Pseudoephedrine: 100 ng/mL
Phentermine: 100 ng/mL
Phencyclidine (PCP): 20 ng/mL
Methylphenidate: 20 ng/mL
Ritalinic acid: 100 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
80326
G0480 (if appropriate)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
3 to 4 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross icterus | Reject |