Test Code UPMTCC Cocaine Confirmation, Urine, GC/MS

Important Note

The original container MUST be sent to Pathlab for this testing. The aliquot container stays inhouse.

Positive results are reported with a quantitative result.

Epic EAP
LAB379 Cocaine, urine, confirmation

Container/Tube Type:

Sterile Container

Collection Information:

Collect urine in a sterile, leak-proof container.

Transport Information:

Transport 10.0 mL urine in the original sterile, leak-proof container, when possible. Send refrigerated.

Minimum Sample Volume:

2.0 mL of urine

Unacceptable Conditions:

Samples that are ambiguously labeled, unsealed, or fail the temperature or chemical checks will be rejected and must be recollected.

Stability Comments:

Samples should be sent refrigerated with priority to arrive within 24 - 48 hours of collection.

Refrigerated Stability:

5 days - Preferred
If sample cannot be delivered to Pathology Laboratory within 5 days, freeze sample.

Frozen Stability:

Indefinitely

Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines

80353

G0480 if applicable

Performed:

Monday through Friday 6am to 2pm

Analytical Time:

3 days

Benzoylecgonine (Cocaine Metabolite), Cocaine, Cocaine Confirmation, QN, Urine, Coke (Cocaine), Crack (Cocaine)