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HelpOrder Code PCPC Phencyclidine (PCP) Confirmation, Meconium
Additional Codes
| Mayo Test ID |
|---|
| PCPMC |
Reporting Name
PCP Confirmation, MeconiumUseful For
Detection of in utero to phencyclidine (PCP) exposure up to 5 months before birth
Specimen Type
MeconiumOrdering Guidance
For chain-of-custody testing, order PCPMX / Phencyclidine (PCP) Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Meconium.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Stool container. Small (Random), 4 oz (T288)
Container/Tube: Stool container
Specimen Volume: 1 g (approximately 1 teaspoon)
Collection Instructions: Collect entire random meconium specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 g (approximately 1/4 teaspoon)
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Meconium | Frozen (preferred) | 28 days |
| Ambient | 28 days | |
| Refrigerated | 28 days |
Reject Due To
| Grossly bloody | Reject |
| Pink-colored specimen | OK |
| Stool Diapers |
Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Positives are reported with a quantitative liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry result.
Cutoff concentration: 5 ng/g
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
CPT Code Information
G0480
83992 (if appropriate for select payers)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PCPMC | PCP Confirmation, Meconium | 92816-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 89069 | PCP Confirmation, Meconium | 92816-8 |
| 29905 | Interpretation | 69050-3 |
Method Description
Meconium is mixed with internal standard and extracted with methanol. The methanolic extract is further processed by solid phase extraction. The extract is analyzed by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectroscopy.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.