Methadone Screen And Confirmation (Urine Test)

Methadone is a synthetic opioid commonly used in the treatment of opioid addiction. A methadone screen and confirmation test is performed on a urine sample to detect the presence of methadone in the body.

The initial screening test may be conducted using immunoassay techniques, which are designed to detect the presence of opioids in urine samples. If the initial screen is positive for methadone, a confirmation test is performed using more specific analytical methods, such as gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) or liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), to accurately quantify the concentration of methadone in the urine sample.

This test is typically used to monitor methadone levels in individuals receiving methadone treatment for opioid addiction, to ensure compliance with the prescribed dose and to detect any unauthorized or illicit use of methadone.