Cocaine, Urine

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This test is ordered as part of a Urine Drug Screen (UDS) or can be ordered as an individual test.
This testing is performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820.
07.2018


Test Code
UCOC


Alias/See Also
UDS


CPT Codes
80101

Preferred Specimen
Greater than 100 mL of fresh urine


Minimum Volume
10 mL


Instructions
Freshly collected specimens are used for testing.


Transport Container
Sterile, screw cap cup


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
2 - 8 oC:  5 days
When testing is complete, the urine specimen is frozen for 30 days pending requests for further testing.


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week


Limitations
These unconfirmed screening results are to be used for medical purposes only.
Cut-off concentration for a positive result is ≥ 300 ng/mL.


Reference Range
Not Detected


Clinical Significance
Measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of cocaine use and overdose.




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.