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Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, Urine in New Mexico

Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, Urine is a laboratory test you can request directly. This test checks urine for methaqualone, a sedative that is no longer legally manufactured in the United States. It starts with a screening step, and any non-negative screen is then confirmed with a more specific method.

Sample typeBlood and/or urine at a collection lab
ReferralIncluded — no referral from your own doctor needed

Lab requirements in New Mexico

Here is what you need before ordering and completing the Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, Urine in NM. Review each item and confirm the details with the collection lab.

Physician's order
Included. A physician's order is required for lab testing and is provided for you by our partner's physicians — no referral from your own doctor is needed.
Fasting
Some tests require fasting or avoiding certain foods or drinks beforehand. You will be informed when you order — confirm the details with the collection lab.
Preparation
Follow the instructions provided by the collection lab, which may include avoiding certain foods or medications beforehand. Because preparation can vary by lab and by the reason for…
Sample & visit
A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
Identification
Bring the lab requisition form from your account. The collection lab may also ask for a government-issued photo ID.
Turnaround
1-3 business days
Availability
Our partner lab does not serve ND, RI, NY, NJ, MD or HI. Confirm availability for your location with the collection lab.

Before you go

  • Order your test before visiting a lab, then use the requisition form in your account.
  • Print the requisition form, or fax it to the lab directly from your account.
  • No scheduling is needed — visit the collection lab during its normal business hours.
  • A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
  • Bring a government-issued photo ID in case the lab requests it.
  • Results are posted to your secure account within 1–3 business days.

Requirements are summarized from our partner lab's published policies. Preparation and availability can change — confirm current instructions with the collection lab before your visit.

What this test is

The methaqualone screen and confirmation, urine test is a two-step laboratory process that looks for methaqualone or its breakdown products in a urine sample. The screen is a fast, broad check, while the confirmation uses a more precise technique to verify whether methaqualone is truly present. Together, they help reduce the chance of a false result from the screening step alone.

What it measures

  • Methaqualone screen — A preliminary check that indicates whether methaqualone or related compounds might be present.
  • Methaqualone confirmation — A more specific analysis that verifies whether methaqualone is actually present.
  • Methaqualone level — The amount of methaqualone or its metabolites detected, when the lab reports a quantitative result.

What the test involves

You provide a urine sample by urinating into a sterile cup at a collection site or laboratory. The sample is then sealed, labeled, and sent to the testing laboratory for analysis.

Why it is often ordered

A clinician may order this test when there is a concern about recent use of methaqualone, such as in emergency care, substance use assessment, or monitoring as part of a treatment plan. It can also be included in a broader drug panel when a person has symptoms that could be related to sedative use.

Preparation

Follow the instructions provided by the collection lab, which may include avoiding certain foods or medications beforehand. Because preparation can vary by lab and by the reason for testing, always confirm the specific steps with the lab that will collect your sample.

How results are reported

Results are typically reported as negative or non-negative for the screen, and as detected or not detected for the confirmation, along with any measured level. Reference ranges and cutoffs are set by each laboratory and can differ, so results should always be interpreted using the range provided by the testing lab.

Before you go

  • Whether any medications or supplements you take could affect the test
  • The exact preparation instructions, including any foods or drinks to avoid
  • How and when results will be shared with you or your clinician

Cities

Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, Urine in New Mexico communities

Choose your city for local context and to order this test.

Albuquerque765,693Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineLas Cruces141,399Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineRio Rancho102,403Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineSanta Fe99,439Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineRoswell48,347Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineFarmington46,696Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineHobbs39,476Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineClovis38,505Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineSouth Valley36,583Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineCarlsbad31,525Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineAlamogordo31,201Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineGallup21,901Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineLos Lunas17,072Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineSunland Park16,488Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineDeming14,730Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineChaparral14,098Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineLos Alamos13,270Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineLas Vegas13,247Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineArtesia12,637Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineNorth Valley12,594Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrinePortales12,151Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineLovington11,505Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineEspañola10,492Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineSilver City9,694Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineGrants9,208Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineBernalillo9,049Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineAnthony8,748Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineSocorro8,553Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineCorrales8,488Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineShiprock8,452Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineRuidoso7,636Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineBloomfield7,514Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineBelen7,374Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineZuni Pueblo7,012Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineTaos6,524Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineAztec6,283Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineNorth Hobbs6,148Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineEdgewood6,106Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineRaton6,082Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineTruth or Consequences6,078Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineSanta Teresa6,037Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineLos Ranchos de Albuquerque5,904Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineWhite Rock5,716Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineEldorado at Santa Fe5,419Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineTucumcari5,221Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineEl Cerro Mission5,103Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineCrouch Mesa4,997Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineLos Chaves4,938Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineRio Communities4,904Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineLee Acres4,851Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineParadise Hills4,442Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineMeadow Lake4,248Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineKirtland AFB4,142Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineHolloman AFB4,128Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineLa Cienega4,110Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineBosque Farms4,010Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrinePlacitas3,863Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrinePeralta3,392Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineChimayo3,208Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, UrineVado3,199Methaqualone Screen and Confirmation, Urine