What Is Amphetamine?

What it is

Amphetamine is a central-nervous-system stimulant (also prescribed for ADHD/narcolepsy).

Why it matters

Screened in workplace panels; confirmatory testing distinguishes prescription use from misuse.

Specimen

Urine

Cut-off

500–1000 ng/mL

Interpretation

Positive = amphetamine detected (presumptive).

Limitations

Cross-reactivity with some sympathomimetics; confirm positives.

Related test: Amphetamine (AMP) Rapid Test — specimen: Urine

Frequently Asked Questions

Can cold medication cause a positive amphetamine result? Some sympathomimetics can cross-react; confirm positives by GC-MS/LC-MS.