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PCP SCREEN w/ CONFIRMATION
MessagePositive screen will automatically reflex to confirmation testing.
Test Code
PCSWC
Alias/See Also
Phencyclidine
CPT Codes
80307
Includes
Phencyclidine Screen. If reflexed, Phencyclidine quantitation.
Preferred Specimen
Urine
Minimum Volume
10 mL (1 full yellow tube)
Other Acceptable Specimens
None
Instructions
Refrigerate until tested.
Transport Container
1 Yellow round bottom tube is preferred.
​Sterile Container or Alverno Toxi Collection kit (Occupational Medicine accounts) will be accepted.
​Sterile Container or Alverno Toxi Collection kit (Occupational Medicine accounts) will be accepted.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 5 days
- Frozen samples will be accepted up to 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
QNS (quantity not sufficient). Samples exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles will be rejected.
Methodology
EIA; reflex LCMS
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 Name | ng/mL |
---|---|
Phencyclidine | 20 |
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