Test Code LAB0293828 Phencyclidine (PCP) Confirmation, Meconium
Additional Codes
Mayo Test ID |
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PCPMC |
Performing Laboratory

Useful For
Detection of in utero to phencyclidine (PCP) exposure up to 5 months before birth
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
PCP Confirmation, MeconiumSpecimen 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 |
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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
Interpretation
The presence of phencyclidine (PCP) in meconium is indicative of in utero drug exposure up to 5 months before birth.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
2 to 3 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 weeksTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
G0480
83992 (if appropriate for select payers)
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
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PCPMC | PCP Confirmation, Meconium | 92816-8 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
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89069 | PCP Confirmation, Meconium | 92816-8 |
29905 | Interpretation | 69050-3 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.