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Xylazine Confirmation, QL, Cord
Test Code132391
CPT Codes
80375<br>Non-orderable Reflex Code
Preferred Specimen
10 g umbilical cord submitted in a preservative-free plastic container
Minimum Volume
10 g
Instructions
Collect at least 6 inches of umbilical cord (approximately the length of an adult hand). Drain and discard any blood. Rinse the exterior of the cord segment with normal saline or sterile water. Pat the cord dry and place in container for transport. Store at refrigerated temperature.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Cords soaking in blood or other fluid • Formalin fixed. Tissue that is obviously decomposed • Samples received without cold pack
Methodology
High Perfrm Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry • High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Setup Schedule
Set up: Varies; Report available: 2 days after set up
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
