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Barbiturates Confirmation (Qualitative), Meconium

Test Code
93783


CPT Codes
80345<br /> **RESTRICTED CODE ONLY**

Preferred Specimen
Minimum 5 g meconium submitted in a sterile, preservative-free transport tube


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: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen: Undetermined


Methodology
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs; Report available: 3 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
Confirmation of Positive Screen; Identification by GC/MS.




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.