CordStat 14 plus EtOH

Test Code

12047

CPT Codes
80307, 80321<br>**This test is ONLY performed on Chain of Custody collection**<br>Limited Access Code

Includes

Amphetamines, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, Cannabinoids, Methadone, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Propoxyphene, Meperidine, Tramadol, Oxycodone, Burprenorphine, Fentanyl and Ethylglucuronide.

Preferred Specimen

6-8 inches of umbilical cord submitted in a plastic, leak-proof polypropylene container

Instructions

1. Cut a 6 inch segment of the umbilical cord and drain and 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 specimen 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.

Note: Chain of Custody is required for collection by the performing lab but not maintained through the Quest accessioning process, etc.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

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

Methodology
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry • Immunoassay • Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry • LDTD-MS/MS

Method: Initial test with confirmation of presumptive positives

Setup Schedule

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

Reference Range

Negative

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.