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Test Code UPMTTC Cannabinoids (THC), Urine, Confirmation GC/MS

Important Note

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

Additional Codes

Epic EAP
LAB447 Cannabinoids (THC), Urine, Confirmation GC/MS

Specimen Requirements

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.

Stability

Refrigerated Stability: 

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

 

Frozen Stability: 

Indefinitely

Performing Laboratory

Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines

CPT

80349; G0480 if applicable

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LCMS/MS)

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday - 6:00 am to 2:00 pm

 

Analytical Time: 

3 days

 

Testing Laboratory: 

Pathology Laboratory

 

Laboratory Section: 

Core Laboratory

Alias

Cannabinoids (Tetrahydrocannabinol), J (Jane) (Tetrahydrocannabinol), Jane (Tetrahydrocannabinol), Marijuana (Tetrahydrocannabinol), Mary Jane (Tetrahydrocannabinol), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Confirmation, Quantitative, Urine, TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL, QN, THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)