Mephedrone, MDPV and Methylone Urine
Test Mnemonic
MX3U
CPT Codes
- 80307 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Bath Salts
Includes
- Mephedrone
- Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV)
- Methylone
Performing Laboratory
LabCorp
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mL | Urine, random | Clean container | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Frozen | 6 months |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
6 - 11 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Confirmation testing is automatically performed on all positives at an additional charge.
Clinical Info
Qualitative analysis for Mephedrone, Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) and Methylone. Screening threshold: 1.0 ng/mL.