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Lab Dept:
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Chemistry
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Test Name:
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MECONIUM DRUG SCREEN (SINGLE DRUG)
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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MDS1 (1 Drug)
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Synonyms:
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N/A
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CPT Codes:
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G0431 - Drug Screen, qualitative; single drug class method
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Test Includes:
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An additional charge will be incurred for any positive drug confirmation, if requested.
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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N/A
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Chemistry - Sendouts
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Referred to:
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MedTox Laboratories (See test codes below for analyte suspected)
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Test Code
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Analyte Suspected
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4001
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Amphetamines
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4006
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Barbituates
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4007
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Benzodiazepines
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4008
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Cocaine metabolites
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4011
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Opiates
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4016
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Phencyclidine
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4017
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THC (marijuana) metabolites
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4020
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Methadone
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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1-2 days
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Special Instructions:
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Indicate drug suspected on Request Form. Best when performed 2 - 3 days after birth. See Referred to
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Meconium
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Container:
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Screw capped, sterile vial
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Draw Volume:
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5 mL/gm (Minimum: 3 mL/gms) meconium
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Processed Volume:
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Same as Draw Volume
Note: Submission of the minimum volume results in an elevated reporting limit and inability to repeat analysis.
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Collection:
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Random collection
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Refrigerate specimen immediately after collection and until shipment. Ship refrigerated. Order test code on MedTox order form appropriate to drug suspected. See Referred to for a list of test codes and drug names. Forward promptly.
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Patient Preparation:
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Best when performed 2 - 3 days after birth
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Sample Rejection:
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Inadequate volume of meconium for testing.
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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Negative
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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Immunoassay (IA)
Confirmations: Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrophotometry (GC-MS)
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References:
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MedTox Laboratories (May 2010)
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Updates:
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10/20/2008: Minimum volume changed from 2.0 to 3.0 grams.
5/6/2010: CPT updates, previously listed as 80101 - Drug Screen, qualitative; single drug class method and 80102 if positive – Drug confirmation, each procedure
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