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HelpTest Code MEC5SO Drug Screen 5 with Reflex Confirmation, Meconium (809566)
Additional Codes
MedTox Laboratories Test Code: 809566
Useful For
Detect fetal exposure to controlled substances.
Synonyms/Keywords
Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Cannabinoids (THC metabolite), Cocaine metabolite and Opiates, MEC 5SO, Drug Screen 5, Meconium (809566)
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meconium | Clean, leakproof, polypropylene container | 5 gm | 1 gm |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Specimens from different voidings may be pooled if necessary
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Meconium | For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen. |
| Ambient is stable for short-term (<3 days) storage |
Test Components
Panel includes: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Cannabinoids (THC metabolite), Cocaine metabolite and Opiates. Positive results are confirmed by LC/MS/MS to limits of detection (LOD) at no additional charge.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Medtox Laboratories | Negative |
Performing Laboratory Name
Medtox Laboratories (LabCorp)
Referral Laboratory Information
| Address | Telephone | Website Link | Marshfield Lab Account # |
|---|---|---|---|
|
402 West County Road D St. Paul, MN 55112 |
800-832-3244 (Main) 888-310-2264 (Team Emerald) |
www.medtox.com | 1080 |
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtox Laboratories | Performed daily | 3-6 days | Immunoassay: Screen LC/MS/MS: Confirmation |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80307 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80307 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| COM | Drug Screen 5, Meconium (809566) |
| Cerner | Drug Screen 5, Meconium (809566) |