Comprehensive Drug Screen, Umbilical Cord Tissue
Order Code:
CORDDS
Test Summary
Detection of in utero exposure to drugs of abuse consistent with maternal use during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy; Newborn (neonatal) toxicology
Aliases
- NMS code 9145UC
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
10 g umbilical cord
Minimum Volume
10 g
Instructions
Collect at least 6 inches of umbilical cord (approximately the length of an adult hand). Drain and discard any blood. Rinse the exterior of the cord segment with normal saline or sterile water. Pat the cord dry and place in container for transport. Store at refrigerated temperature.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic container (preservative-free)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Undetermined
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen:14 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Cords soaking in blood or other fluid. Formalin fixed. Tissue that is obviously decomposed. Samples received without cold pack.
Order Code
CORDDS
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6783
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 80307
Billing Code
- 670227
CPT Statement
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
National Medical Services
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham PA, 19044
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham PA, 19044
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
N/A; Report available: 1 day (If Positive: 3 days)
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
10 g umbilical cord
Minimum Volume
10 g
Instructions
Collect at least 6 inches of umbilical cord (approximately the length of an adult hand). Drain and discard any blood. Rinse the exterior of the cord segment with normal saline or sterile water. Pat the cord dry and place in container for transport. Store at refrigerated temperature.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic container (preservative-free)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Undetermined
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen:14 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Cords soaking in blood or other fluid. Formalin fixed. Tissue that is obviously decomposed. Samples received without cold pack.
Result Information
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
N/A; Report available: 1 day (If Positive: 3 days)