Amphetamines Type Substances (Urine)

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

AMP

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0817

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

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Synonyms

Amphetamine Type Substances (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 Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

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

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

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

1

Last updated: 17/04/2026