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Amphetamines Confirmation (Qualitative), Meconium
Test Code34867
CPT Codes
80324, 80359<br>RESTRICTED CLIENT CODE
Preferred Specimen
Minimum: 5 g meconium submitted in a sterile 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: 16 days
Refrigerated: 16 days
Frozen: 16 days
Refrigerated: 16 days
Frozen: 16 days
Methodology
High Perfrm Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 2 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Confirmation of Positive Screen; Identification by LC/MS/MS.