CordStat 12

Test Code
900923


CPT Codes
80307<br><strong>**This test is only performed on Chain of Custody Collections**</strong>

Includes
Amphetamines, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, Cannabinoids, Methadone, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Propoxyphene, Meperidine, Tramadol, Oxycodone
Method: Initial test with confirmation of presumptive positives.


Preferred Specimen
6-8 inches of cord submitted in a leak-proof polypropylene container


Instructions
Storage temperature: refrigerated

1. Cut a 6 inch segment of the umbilical cord and drain discard blood.
2. Rinse the cord segment exterior with normal saline or an equivalent rinsing solution.
Important: avoid any contact of ethanol liquid or vapor with the umbilical cord.
3. Pat the specimen dry, and place the umbilical cord segment into the umbilical cord container.
4. Place name and I.D. number on the USDTL requisition form and umbilical cord container. Sign the requisition form.
5. Place the barcode sticker from the requisition form over the top of the matching umbilical cord container.
6. Place the completed requisition form with tests ordered in the large pouch of the plastic specimen bag provided.
7. Place the umbilical cord container in the small pouch of the specimen bag, and seal the bag.
8. Place the specimen bag in the cardboard box, close the box, affix the box seal at the indicated place, and initial the seal.
9. Contact your courier for pick-up. Umbilical cord specimens should be refrigerated in a secure area until they are ready to be shipped.
10. For more information on umbilical cord collection, visit www.usdtl.com and watch our CordStat collection tutorial.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 90 days
Frozen: 1 year


Methodology
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) • Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 5 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report




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.