CARBOXY-TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL (THC) CONFIRMATION, RANDOM URINE

Test Code
LAB304682


CPT Codes
80307

Includes
delta-9-THC-COOH,    delta-8-THC-COOH,   Cannabidiol
Adulteration testing is provided at no-charge for a urine creatinine.


Preferred Specimen
Urine, random specimen clean plastic collection cup


Minimum Volume
5 mL
Pediatric volume: 3 mL


Instructions
Specimens collected in clean plastic collection cups are acceptable.  Store refrigerated for best stability.  Transfer mixed urine specimen to a labeled red top tube and deliver to Chemistry department for track-based processing and aliquoting for use in the mass spectrometry section.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days (Preferred)
Ambient temperature: 3 days


Methodology
LC-MS/MS

Setup Schedule
Tuesday / Thursday Dayshift


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Cutoffs:
delta-9-THC-COOH  25 ng/mL
delta-8-THC-COOH     Qualitative Only
Cannabidiol    Qualitative Only


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc



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.