Amphetamines (Urine)

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Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UDOA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0774

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

Please contact Middlemore Hospital at +64 9 276 0167 for more information

Synonyms

Amphetamines (Urine)

Turnaround Time

1 day

Available 24 hours. If positive result found, the specific amphetamine may be determined by thin layer chromatography. This will be performed only during normal working hours.

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

8

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Last updated: 13/11/2026