- YCORD12
Umbilical Cord Drug Screen, CORD STAT 12
Specimen:
Test Code
YCORD12
Specimen Name
Umbilical Cord Drug Screen, CORD STAT 12
Collect
Umbilical Cord
Submit
Cut 6-8 inch of umbilical cord and drain and discard any blood.
Special Handling
Rinse the cord segment with normal saline. Avoid using ethanol liquid or vapor with the umbilical cord.
Place the cord in umbilical container (obtain collection kit from lab). The kit has specimen handling instructions and a requisiton form. Form must be signed by the collector and sealed inside the kit. Distribution of copies: one copy sealed in kit, one copy to medical records, one copy to lab (keep this copy outside the kit).
Place the cord in umbilical container (obtain collection kit from lab). The kit has specimen handling instructions and a requisiton form. Form must be signed by the collector and sealed inside the kit. Distribution of copies: one copy sealed in kit, one copy to medical records, one copy to lab (keep this copy outside the kit).
Rejection Criteria
Rejected if the kit is not assembled for transport according to the kit instructions.
Stability
Refrigerated
Methodology
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Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
4-7 days
CPT Codes
- 80307
Components
Drugs Included: Amphetamines, Barbituates, Benzodiazapines, Cocaine, Meperidine, PCP, Oxycodone, Buprenorphine, Cannabinoids, Tramadol, Ethyl Glucuronide.
Additional Information
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