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Suboxone® - Total (Qualitative), Meconium
Test Code93790
CPT Codes
80348, 80362, (G0480)
Preferred Specimen
5 grams meconium submitted in a sterile, leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
5 grams
Instructions
Collect at least 5 grams, approximately 1 tablespoon, of the black- tarry Meconium sample and place into a clean 40 mL polyethylene bottle.
The sample may be combined several times from each evacuation up to approximately 72 hours or when the sample starts to turn yellowish-green.
The sample may be combined several times from each evacuation up to approximately 72 hours or when the sample starts to turn yellowish-green.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen: Undetermined
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs; Report available: 4 days (after set up)
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Identification by GC/MS.
