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Comprehensive Drug Screen, Umbilical Cord Tissue

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

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.

Billing

CPT Code

  • 80307

Billing Code

  • 670227

CPT Statement

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)