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HelpTest Code UMBDSR Drug Screen, Umbilical Cord Tissue
Additional Codes
| Hospital Ordering Code |
|---|
| LAB2758 Umbilical Cord Drug Analysis |
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type
Umbilical Cord
Requested Volume
10 g
Minimum Volume
10 g
Special Handling
Collect at least 6 inches of umbilical cord (approximately the length of an adult hand). Drain and discard any blood. Rinse the exterior of the cord segment with normal saline or sterile water. Pat the cord dry and place in container for transport. Store at refrigerated temperature.
Unacceptable Specimens: Cords soaking in blood or other fluid. Formalin fixed. Tissue that is obviously decomposed. Samples received without cold pack.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room Temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: 7 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 14 day(s)
Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
CPT
80307
Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/ Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Performance
Turnaround Time
1 days (If Positive: 3 days)