Amphetamine - Urine (Screen)

Specimen Type

Test ID		LAB357
EPIC ORDER		AMPHETAMINE, URINE, QUALITATIVE
CPT Code(s)		80307
Group/Individual Test		Individual
Laboratory		Core Laboratory
Tube Station		Routine: 30 STAT: 888
Specimen	Routine:	10 mL Random Urine in Yellow Top Urine Tube (No Preservative/Additive); See important comments 10 mL Random urine in Sterile collection cup is acceptable if refrigerated.
	Micro:	4 mL Random Urine in Yellow Top Urine Tube (No Preservative/Additive)
Stability	Room Temperature:	≤7 days
	Refrigerated:	≤30 days
	Frozen:	≤12 months
Availability		24 hrs/day
Turnaround Time		Routine: 2 hours; Stat 1 hour
Reference Range	Cutoff Value:	<500 ng/mL
Comments	Amphetamine may be detected in the urine 3-72 hrs after ingestion. The urine amphetatmine screening test detects the presence of amphetamine-like compounds based on a d-amphetamine concentration of 500 ng/mL or greater. Cross-reactivity is possible with many over the counter drugs and some prescription. Contact the laboratory if MDMA or ephedra testing is needed. The Siemens Atellica CH Amphetamines assay is used. Testing is for medical purposes only. This test should be used for screening purposes only. Confirmation testing should be considered for positive screens, Amphetamine Confirmation, Urine For additional information related to drug screening, refer to the Urine Toxicology Chart. Screen components may vary by lab location.

Reviewed by J. Carr on January 02, 2026

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514