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CANNABINOID SCREEN w/ CONFIRMATION

Test Code
CASWC


CPT Codes
80307

Includes
Cannabinoid Screen. If reflexed, THC quantitation.


Preferred Specimen
Urine


Minimum Volume
10 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Instructions
Refrigerate or freeze specimen


Transport Container
1 Yellow round bottom tube is preferred.  
​Sterile Container or Alverno Toxi Collection kit (Occupational Medicine accounts) will be accepted.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate or freeze


Specimen Stability
  • 2-8°C up to 5 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Quantity not sufficient


Methodology
EIA reflex LCMS Screening reported same day tested
Confirmations reported M-F only

Setup Schedule
  • Screening is performed M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, Su
  • Confirmation testing is performed M, Tu, W, Th, F


Report Available
  • Screen reported same day tested
  • Confirmation will be reported 24-48 hours after receipt (M-F only)


Reference Range
Negative
Drug Screen Cutoff Values
Drug Name ng/mL
Cannabinoid 50


Clinical Significance
Positive Chain of Custody screens are kept frozen for 1 year. Positive Non-Chain of Custody screens are kept frozen for 30 days


Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab  
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)


Last Updated: December 12, 2023


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.