Test Code LAB0299958 Phencyclidine Confirmation, Random, Urine
Additional Codes
Mayo Test ID |
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PCPU |
Performing Laboratory

Useful For
Detection of drug abuse involving phencyclidine (street names: angel dust, hog, or angel hair)
Method Name
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Confirmation with Quantitation
Reporting Name
Phencyclidine Confirmation, USpecimen Type
UrineOrdering Guidance
1. For situations where chain of custody is required, a Chain of Custody Kit (T282) is available. For chain-of-custody testing, order PCPX / Phencyclidine Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
2. If urine creatinine is required or adulteration of the sample is suspected, order ADULT / Adulterants Survey, Random, Urine.
3. Additional drug panels and specific requests are available. Call 800-533-1710 or 507-266-5700.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Submission Container Tube: Plastic, 10 mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Additional Information:
1. No specimen substitutions.
2. STAT requests are not accepted for this test.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
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Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days | |
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Negative (Positive result is reported with a quantitative result.)
Cutoff concentrations by gas chromatography mass spectrometry:
Phencyclidine: 10 ng/mL
Interpretation
The presence of phencyclidine (PCP) in urine is a strong indicator that the patient has used PCP.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Report Available
3 to 7 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysTest 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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PCPU | Phencyclidine Confirmation, U | 16254-5 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
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6673 | Phencyclidine-by GC/MS | 16254-5 |
21192 | Phencyclidine Interpretation | 69050-3 |
21193 | Chain of Custody | 77202-0 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.