Meconium Fentanyl Confirmation

Test Code
181771


CPT Codes
Non-orderable Reflex Code

Preferred Specimen
5 grams meconium collected in a Meconium Collection Kit or Polypropylene leakproof container


Minimum Volume
1 g


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months


Methodology
LC/MS/MS

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 3-6 days


Reference Range
Confirmation Threshold:
Fentanyl - 0.5 ng/gm
Norfentanyl - 2.0 ng/gm




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.