Epic Code LAB479 Meconium Drug Testing
Test Name Alias
Drug Screen Meconium | 8281
Interface Order Alias
10784
Panel Information
- THC Metabolite Meconium
- Morphine Meconium
- Codeine Meconium
- Hydrocodone Meconium
- Hydromorphone Meconium
- Oxycodone Meconium
- Oxymorphone Meconium
- Cocaine Metabolite Meconium
- Amphetamine Meconium
- Methamphetamine Meconium
- Methadone Meconium
Collection Instructions
Specimen: Meconium
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container
Preferred Volume to Collect: 5 g (about the size of a marble)
Minimum Volume to Collect: 1 g (approx. 1 teaspoon)
Collection Instructions:
- The specimen should be collected into (or transferred from a diaper- diapers not accepted) a clean dry plastic container (no swabs).
- Transport specimen to the lab immediately.
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerate: 72 hours
Frozen: 14 days
Laboratory Retention: 1 month
Test Frequency
Available 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday, & Friday)
Usual TAT 1-3 days.
Reference Range
Cutoff Limits:
Amphetamines 20 ng/g
Cocaine/Metab. 20 ng/g
Cannabinoids 10 ng/g
Opiates 20 ng/g
(codeine, morphine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone and oxymorphone)
Methadone/EDDP 20 ng/g
Performing Department
Toxicology
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Testing methodology: Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Spectrum Health Toxicology Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
CPT
80365, 80324, 80349, 80353, 80358, 80361, G0480
CDM Code
3018035805 HC Methadone Meconium Conf, 3018036504 HC Oxycodone Meconium Conf, 3018032402 HC Amphetamines Meconium Conf, 3018034902 HC Cannabis Meconium Conf, 3018035301 HC Cocaine Meconium Conf, 3018036105 HC Opiates Meconium Conf<
Epic Test ID
1230100632
Mayo Access Code
SHO8281
Reviewed Date
2/15/2023