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Methadone, Urine Test

Methadone, Urine Test

also known as: Dolophine®, Methadose®

Methadone Urine test helps in detecting the presence of methadone in a person. Methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain and aid as a maintenance therapy for opioid abuse. It helps in suppressing the symptoms of opioid withdrawal and reduces the cravings for consuming a stronger drug. Although, a recognized drug, Methadone has the potential to be used illegally for addictions. Methadone can be detected in urine up to 2-4 days after use.

There is no special preparation required before the test. It is recommended that you wear loose fitting and simple clothes for the test. As you are required to urinate, wear lowers which are easy to use. You are not required to change or alter your diet. Drinking water and staying hydrated is highly encouraged before the test as it helps to urinate easily. Ask your lab provider or doctor beforehand for any instructions to be followed during the test especially if you are taking any medicines.

As mentioned above, a methadone urine test helps in detecting the presence of methadone in a human body. The detection can be completed within 4 to 6 hours after use. EDDP is the metabolite of methadone which can be found in urine.
To check whether the person is engaged in an opioid abuse.
To check the level of methadone consumed and if it is life threatening.
If MTD is +ve and EDDP is -ve,
Methadone has directly been added to the urine sample.
If MTD is -ve and EDDP is -ve,
The person has consumed another opioid than methadone.
If MTD is +ve and EDDP is +ve,
This means actual methadone consumption.

Around 300 ml of urine will be collected from you. The whole procedure will take no more than 15 minutes.
A healthcare professional will handover a labelled container with your details and explain how you should collect the urine sample.
Walk towards washroom and starts to urinate.
The major way to collect urine is called a mid-stream urine sample. You don't collect the first and last part of urine that comes out.
Close the container tightly and wash your hands thoroughly.
Hand the container to the professional.
The sample will now be carried to the research laboratory for further examination.

Specimen
Urine
Volume
20 mL
Container
Use plastic urine drug bottle and evidence tape or tamper-evident container for forensic specimen. Collection kits are available by request from the laboratory..
Type Gender Age-Group Value
Methadone
Unisex
All age groups
< 100 ng/ml

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What is Methadone, Urine Test?
Preparation for Methadone, Urine Test
Uses of Methadone, Urine Test
Procedure for Methadone, Urine Test
Specimen Requirements
Normal values for Methadone, Urine Test

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