Drug Screen 5 with Reflex Confirmation (AMP,BAR,COC,THC,OPI), Meconium
Synonyms
Meconium Panel 5; Drug Screen 5 w/Conf,Meconium
Test Includes
Amphetamines; Barbiturates; Cocaine metabolite; Cannabinoids (THC metabolite); Opiates
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 6 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Related Information
In-house validated method
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Meconium
Volume
5 gm
Minimum Volume
1 gm
Container
Preferred: Meconium Collection Kit (PeopleSoft N° 96663); or Alternative: Clean, leakproof polypropylene container.
Collection
Specimens from different voidings may be pooled if necessary. For step-by-step instructions for collecting and preparing meconium specimens, download the Meconium Testing Collection Instructions
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Test Details
Use
Detect fetal exposure to controlled substances
Methodology
Initial presumptive testing by immunoassay at the following testing thresholds: Amphetamines, 100 ng/gm; Barbiturates, 100 ng/gm; Cocaine and metabolites, 50 ng/gm; Opiates, 50 ng/gm; Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) metabolite, 25 ng/gm; Presumptive positives confirmed by definitive liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)