Specimen Type
Urine, Random
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB00450
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
2 hrs
Stat TAT
2 hrs
Collection Information
Specimen Required
30 mL urine
Container Type
Sterile Container
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
30 mL urine. Send to Lab with Specimen Chain of Evidence form.
Minimum Test Volume
5 mL urine. If multiple positive drugs detected, additional needed.
Processing Instructions
Give urine and Chain of Evidence form directly to Chemistry.
Included Tests
Panel includes amphetamines/metamphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, opiates
Comments
EXPOSURE PANEL HAS DIFFERENT THRESHOLD (CUTOFF) VALUESBECAUSE THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST CAN CAUSE A LEGAL SEPARATION OF THE INFANT FROM MOTHER, TESTING SHOULD FOLLOW FORENSIC PROCEDURES (SEE LAB PROCEDURE AC019, "LABORATORY CHAIN OF EVIDENCE"). SPECIMEN CHAIN-OF-EVIDENCE FORMS ARE REQUIRED.
CPT Codes
80101