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Cannabinoids Confirmation (Qualitative), Meconium
Test Code34866
CPT Codes
80349<br>Restricted Client Code
Preferred Specimen
Minimum 5 grams meconium submitted in a preservative-free plastic, leak-proof container
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.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Undetermined
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs; Report available: 4 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Confirmation of Positive Screen; Identification by GC/MS.