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Drug Panel - Meconium
Test CodeDRUGMC
Alias/See Also
Mecstat, Meconium Drug Screen
CPT Codes
80101
Includes
Amphetamines, Cannabinoids, Cocaine, Opiates, Phencyclidine, Methadone, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Propoxyphene, Meperidine, Tramadol, Oxycodone, Buprenorphine
Preferred Specimen
2-3 grams (1 teaspoon) of meconium
Instructions
The maximum window of drug exposure will be achieved by collecting and pooling all meconium passed during the postnatal period. Because meconium is heterogeneous and drugs do not appear to diffuse throughout the entire meconium mass, the pooling of multiple passings of meconium is highly encouraged until the milk stool appears. 2-3 grams (1 teaspoon) of meconium are necessary for maximum sensitivity. USDTL will analyze smaller amounts, but with a resulting reduction in sensitivity and/or the window of drug exposure.
Fill out specimen label and adhere to the vial. Be sure name and/or specimen number are on the vial. (Please do not overlap specimen label.) Affix the barcode security seal from the requisition form over the cap of the meconium vial. Place meconium vial in the plastic specimen bag provided. Fill out test requisition form. Be sure that you indicate which MecStat test(s) you require.
Transport Container
Mecstat kit from USDTL
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Chain of custody form must be completed and the box must be sealed by the collector.
Methodology
Initial screening test with confirmation of presumptive positives
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
TAT: 1 day for negatives/2-3 days for positives upon receipt at USDTL
