Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate (content determination) METPHE only to be taken at the lab.

A Methylphenidate mirror determination measures the amount of Methylphenidate in the blood at a specific time. Methylphenidate is a medication used to treat conditions such as ADHD and narcolepsy.

Measuring methylphenidate levels is important for several reasons. First, it can help determine if the patient is receiving the correct dose of the drug. If the level is too low, the patient may not be benefiting sufficiently from the drug and the dosage should be increased. If the level is too high, the patient may be experiencing side effects and the dosage may need to be reduced.

Synonym: Ritalin
Categories drug levels psychoanaleptics

Material 1 ml serum, can only take place at lab in monschengladbach: frozen, protected from light
Pre-analysis Blood collection: approx. 2 hours after immediate release of active substance and 6 - 8 hours after delayed release of active substance

Peak level children 6 - 26 μg/l
Adults 12 - 79 µg/l
toxic > 50 µg/l
method: liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LCMS)
Note The metabolite ritalic acid is also determined
Clinical indication Therapy control and monitoring of methylphenidate