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Test Id : ADLTX

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Adulterants Survey, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine

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Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Assess the possible adulteration of a urine specimen submitted for drug of abuse testing

 

Providing the urine creatinine concentration for normalization purposes

 

Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the rights of the individual contributing the specimen by demonstrating that it was always under the control of personnel involved with testing the specimen; this control implies that the opportunity for specimen tampering would be limited.

Additional Tests
Lists tests that are always performed, at an additional charge, with the initial tests.

Test Id Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
COCH Chain of Custody Processing No Yes

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

For more information see Adulterant Survey Algorithm.

Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test

Spectrophotometry

NY State Available
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name
Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Adulterants Survey, CoC, U

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

For more information see Adulterant Survey Algorithm.

Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Urine

Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing

Supplies: Chain of Custody Kit (T282)

Container/Tube: Chain-of-custody kit containing the specimen containers, seals, and documentation required.

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Collect a random specimen without preservative in the provided container, seal, and submit with the associated documentation to satisfy the legal requirements for chain-of-custody testing.

Additional Information: Submitting less than 1.5 mL will compromise the ability to perform all necessary testing.

Special Instructions
Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Forms

1. Chain of Custody Request is included in the Chain-of-Custody Kit (T282).

2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.

Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.

1 mL

Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Urine Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Ambient 72 hours

Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Assess the possible adulteration of a urine specimen submitted for drug of abuse testing

 

Providing the urine creatinine concentration for normalization purposes

 

Chain of custody is required whenever the results of testing could be used in a court of law. Its purpose is to protect the rights of the individual contributing the specimen by demonstrating that it was always under the control of personnel involved with testing the specimen; this control implies that the opportunity for specimen tampering would be limited.

Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

For more information see Adulterant Survey Algorithm.

Clinical Information
Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test

Specimen adulteration is the manipulation of a sample that may cause false-negative test results for the presence of drugs of abuse. Common adulterants that may affect testing are water, soap, bleach, vinegar, oxidants, and salt. The adulteration testing includes assessment of creatinine concentration, pH, urine specific gravity, presence or absence of an oxidant, and presence or absence of nitrite.

 

Chain of custody is a record of the disposition of a specimen to document the individuals who collected the specimen, handled it, and performed the analysis. When a specimen is submitted in this manner, analysis will be performed in such a way that it will withstand regular court scrutiny.

Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

Cutoff concentrations

Oxidants: 200 mg/L

Nitrites: 500 mg/L

Interpretation
Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results

For information see Adulterant Survey Algorithm.

Cautions
Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances

No significant cautionary statements

Clinical Reference
Recommendations for in-depth reading of a clinical nature

1. US Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs. Federal Register. 2017 January 23;82(13):FR 7920. Accessed July 15, 2024. Available at www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/workplace/frn_vol_82_7920_.pdf

2. US Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Drug-Free Workplace Programs: Employer Resources. Updated October 11, 2023. Accessed July 15, 2024. Available at www.samhsa.gov/workplace/resources

3. US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs. Updated October 12, 2023. Accessed July 15, 2024. Available at www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/10/12/2023-21734/mandatory-guidelines-for-federal-workplace-drug-testing-programs

Method Description
Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

All results are measured using spectrophotometry at wavelengths specified by the reagent manufacturer. The use of a refractometer may also be used in the specific gravity measurement.(Package inserts: Specimen Validity Test Creatinine. Roche Diagnostics; V3.0, 08/2015; Specimen Validity Test Nitrite. Roche Diagnostics; V3.0, 08/2018, Specimen Validity Test Oxidant. Roche Diagnostics; V 3.0, 08/2018; Specimen Validity Test pH Roche Diagnostics; V3.0, 02/2019, Specimen Validity Test Specific Gravity. Roche Diagnostics; V4.0, 08/2022)

PDF Report
Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information

No

Day(s) Performed
Outlines the days the test is performed. This field reflects the day that the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means that assays are performed multiple times during the day.

Monday through Saturday

Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.

2 to 3 days

Specimen Retention Time
Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

2 weeks

Performing Laboratory Location
Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester

Fees
Several factors determine the fee charged to perform a test. Contact your U.S. or International Regional Manager for information about establishing a fee schedule or to learn more about resources to optimize test selection.

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Test Classification
Provides information regarding the medical device classification for laboratory test kits and reagents. Tests may be classified as cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used per manufacturer instructions, or as products that do not undergo full FDA review and approval, and are then labeled as an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) product.

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ADLTX Adulterants Survey, CoC, U 58715-4
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
36121 Creatinine, U 2161-8
36122 Specific Gravity 5810-7
36123 pH 2756-5
36124 Oxidants 58714-7
36125 Nitrites 32710-6
36126 Comment 48767-8

Test Setup Resources

Setup Files
Test setup information contains test file definition details to support order and result interfacing between Mayo Clinic Laboratories and your Laboratory Information System.

Excel | Pdf

Sample Reports
Normal and Abnormal sample reports are provided as references for report appearance.

Normal Reports | Abnormal Reports

SI Sample Reports
International System (SI) of Unit reports are provided for a limited number of tests. These reports are intended for international account use and are only available through MayoLINK accounts that have been defined to receive them.

SI Normal Reports | SI Abnormal Reports