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Molindone and Creatinine, Urine

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

A urine test that measures molindone, a prescription medicine, along with or in relation to creatinine, a muscle waste product.

Quick summary

["This test can help evaluate molindone exposure, while creatinine may help account for differences in urine concentration."]

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
87778-7
Short code
Molindone/Creat Ur Cfm
Synonyms
Molindone/Creat Ur Cfm
Category
kidney
Sample
urine
Container
Sterile urine container
Units
N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
Method
confirm
Specimen volume
10 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 2h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
0
Lipemia max
0
Icterus max
0
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

What is this test?

This test examines a urine sample for molindone, a medicine used for certain mental health conditions. Creatinine, a waste product made by muscles, may also be measured or used in calculating the molindone result.

Why might I need this test?

A clinician may order this test to check for molindone exposure, assess medication use, or investigate concerns such as an unexpected response to treatment. The creatinine measurement can help distinguish changes in drug concentration caused by urine dilution from changes caused by differences in drug excretion.

How is the test performed?

A urine sample is collected and analyzed by a laboratory for molindone and creatinine. The laboratory may report the molindone measurement alone, the creatinine concentration, or a calculated relationship between them, depending on the ordered test.

How do I prepare for the test?

Follow the collection instructions provided by your clinician or laboratory, including any specified collection period. Do not stop or change molindone or other medicines without medical advice unless your clinician directs you to do so.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

◆Associated findings1

Short name

Urine molindone and creatinine

Frequently asked questions

Does this test show how much molindone I took?
It can provide information about molindone exposure, but urine results cannot determine an exact dose or precise time of ingestion. The result must be interpreted with your medication history and other clinical information.
Why is creatinine included with the urine molindone result?
Creatinine is a waste product whose urine level can help show how concentrated the urine sample is. This can help when comparing molindone measurements from different samples.
What if my urine molindone result is unexpected?
Contact your prescribing clinician before changing the medication. Collection timing, hydration, kidney function, and other medicines or substances can all affect the result.
  1. 1
    MedlinePlus — Laboratory TestsSource
  2. 2
    Lab Tests OnlineSource
  3. 3
    Mayo Clinic — Tests & ProceduresSource

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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy