Cannabinoids Panel Qualitative, Meconium

Test Code

33962

CPT Codes
80349 (HCPCS: G0480)

Includes

11-Hydroxy Delta-9 THC, Delta-9 Carboxy THC

Preferred Specimen

5 g meconium

Minimum Volume

5 g

Instructions

Collect at least 5 grams, approximately 1 tablespoon, of the black-tarry meconium sample and place into a clean 40 mL polyethylene bottle. The sample may be combined several times from each evacuation up to approximately 72 hours or when the sample starts to turn yellowish-green.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Undetermined

Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Setup Schedule

Tues, Thurs

Report Available

7 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Performing Laboratory

NMS Labs

200 Welsh Road

Horsham, PA 19044

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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.