Methadone (Urine)

Test Information

Test Name

Methadone (Urine)

Synonyms

Methadone metabolites

Preferred Specimen

Random Urine (Yellow pot)

Testing Location

PLBOP; Referral

Processing Information

Registration Code

METH (Hospital request) / UMD (Community request)

Notes

  • Methadone is part of routine Urine drug screening in Waikato Hospital Laboratory, for community requests. Refer price for Urine drug screening.

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Tauranga

Hospital request process inhouse Biochemistry; Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Whakatane

Hospital request process in PLBOP Biochemistry; Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Rotorua

Hospital request process in PLBOP Biochemistry; Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory; Mental Health request referral to LabPlus

- Taupo

Hospital request process in PLBOP Biochemistry; Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

1 week

External Lab Website

https://lab.waikatodhb.health.nz/test-guide/view/280/drug-screen-urine