Methylphenidate (Urine)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

TST6

Test Code (Numeric Code)

3076

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Adults: Casual urine. Paediatric: minimum 1 mL urine, 3 mL preferred.

Transport

On ice or ambient

Laboratory

LabPLUS Toxicology

Sample Stability

Stable for one weeks at 2-8°C

Synonyms

Concerta, Ritalin, Rubifen, Ritalinic Acid

Turnaround Time

2 days

Test not available outside normal working hours Monday to Friday.

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Additional Specimen Information

Patient Specimen: 5 mL urine
Paediatric Specimen: 1 mL urine
Sample Delivery to Labplus: On ice or ambient

Last updated: 27/08/2026