Ethyl Glucuronide Screen, Umbilical Cord Tissue

Test Code

18378

CPT Codes
80307

Preferred Specimen

10 g umbilical cord in plastic container (preservative-free)

Minimum Volume

10 g

Instructions

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ensure sample is not exposed to ethanol-containing vapors or liquids during collection and storage. Collect at least 6 inches of umbilical cord (approximately the length of an adult hand). Drain and discard any blood. Rinse the exterior of the cord segment with normal saline or sterile water. Pat the cord dry and place in container for transport. Store at refrigerated temperature.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 21 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 8 months

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Cords soaking in blood or other fluid • Formalin fixed • Tissue that is obviously decomposed • Samples received without cold pack

Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Varies; Report available: 1-3 days

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.