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CONVENIENT CARE SCREEN 8

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2074    Geisinger Epic ID:  35235
Test Restriction:  For contracted clients only

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Random Urine


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

50 mL of urine; minimum 20 mL.


Special notes: 

Must follow forensic collection protocol.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Must follow forensic processing protocol.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (preferred) or room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 2 days. Refrigerated: 14 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded. Deviation from chain of custody (consult with Toxicology Laboratory).



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

Negative. 
Screen cutoff concentration:

   
Amphetamines500 ng/mL 
Barbiturates200 ng/mL 
Benzodiazepines100 ng/mL 
Cannabinoids50 ng/mL 
Cocaine metabolite150 ng/mL 
Methadone metabolite100 ng/mL 
Morphine/Codeine300 ng/mL 
PCP25 ng/mL 

CPT code(s):  80307
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Amphetamines screen 
Barbiturates screen 
Benzodiazepines screen 
Cannabinoids screen 
Cocaine metabolite screen 
Methadone metabolite screen 
Morphine/Codeine screen 
PCP screen 
Specimen validity test
 

Positive screening results are automatically confirmed at an additional charge.


Methodology: 
EMIT
KIMS
Synonyms: 

Forensic Drugs of Abuse, 9 Panel, DAU9F


Doctoral Director(s): 
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Review Date:  12/17/2024

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