Overview
EPIC Code:
Soft Test Code:
- MECOM
Send Out Test Code:
- 142964
Alternate Names
- Marijuana, Confirmation by GCMS, Meconium
- Meconium, Marijuana
- THC Confirmation, Meconium
Specimen Collection & Preparation
Specimen Requirements:
-AND-
5 grams Meconium in a Plastic Feces Container, leak-proof
Minimum Volume:
1 gram Meconium** This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Specimen Information:
Transport and Storage:
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Ambient:
72 Hours
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Refrigerated:
14 Days
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Frozen (-20 C or colder):
30 Days
Clinical Interpretation
Reference Range:
None detected
Detection limits
1 ng/mL Delta-9 THC
5 ng/mL Delta-9 THC Carboxy Acid
Methodology:
- Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry
Production Schedule
Sites Performed
- Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
- Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time
3 days
Coding & Compliance
CDM
00917500
CPT Coding
80349