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HelpTest Code CHR15SO Hair Nails Exposure Test 15 (ChildGuard 15)
Useful For
Child advocacy test use only. Test to determine contact or exposure of children to select drug(s).
Synonyms/Keywords
ChildGuard, Hair Exposure, Nail Exposure, Child Advocacy
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Hair | Foil in USDTL Secure Envelope | 150 mg (300 strands at 1.5 inches) |
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| No | Nails | Foil in USDTL Secure Envelope | 150 mg |
Collection/Processing Instructions
For internal use associated with Child Advocacy cases only. Follow collection processing instructions detailed in USDTL chain of custody.
It is highly recommeded that collectors use a gem scale to weigh the specimens to avoid quantity not sufficient (QNS) results.
Observance of the specimen at all times by the donor and collector prior to sealing the specimen container is required.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Hair |
Ambient |
| Nails |
Rejection Criteria
Chain of custody incorrect/incomplete, Specimen packaged incorrectly
Test Components
Amphetamines (amphetamine, MDA, MDEA, MDMA, methamphetamine)
Cannabinoids (carboxy-delta9-THC)
Cocaine (benzoylecgonine, cocaethylene, cocaine, norococaine)
Opiates (6-MAM, codeine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, morphine, norhydrocodone)
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Benzadiazepines (alprazolam, diazepam, midazolam, nordiazepam, oxazepam, temazepam)
Barbiturates (amobarbital, butalbital, pentobarbital, phenobarbital, secobarbital)
Methadone (methadone, EDDP)
Oxycodone (oxymorphone, noroxycodone, oxycodone)
Meperidine (normeperidine)
Tramadol
Fentanyl (fentanyl, norfentanyl, alfentanil, acetyl fentanyl, acety norfentanyl)
Ketamine (ketamine, norketamine)
Buprenorphine (buprenorphine, norbuprenorphine)
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Test Information
Ethyl glucuronide (EtG) add-on must be noted as an add-on test on the accession.
Interferences
Bleaching, perming, dyeing and straightening can affect the outcome of a hair test. Cosmetically treated hair should not be collected. Dark hair binds drug tighter than light hair.
Do not mix fingernail and toenail specimens. Do not collect toenails if the client is diabetic or suffers from peripheral artery disease.
Specimens below the required volumes will be tested and billed at full price - according to the tests ordered for the specimen, but may result in a quanity not sufficient (QNS) for some or all drugs.
Interpretations
Positive screens to be quantitated
Reference Range Information
See Report
Performing Laboratory Name
US Drug Testing Lab (USDTL)
Referral Laboratory Information
| Address | Telephone | Website Link | Marshfield Lab Account # |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1700 S. Prospect Road Des Plaines, Il 60018 |
800-235-2367 | www.usdtl.com | N091503WI |
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Drug Testing Lab (USDTL) | Monday through Friday | 1 day for negatives/2-3 days for positives | Micro-plate enzyme immunoassay |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80307 |
|
1 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Hair Nails Exposure Test 15 (ChildGuard) |