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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous
Synonyms
Spice
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Urine
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container
Preferred Vol: 10 mL
Minimum Vol:
Note: Transport specimen to the lab immediately.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Aliquot at least 10 mL in a screw top Falcon Tube affixed with a large Cerner label. Place in the refrigerated send outs rack.
Off-site collection:
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Room temp | 3 d |
| Refrigerated | Y | |
| Frozen | Y |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 5 - 7 d |
Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories
Department
Department:
Medtox Laboratories
402 West County Road D
St Paul, MN 55112
Phone Number: (800) 832-3244
CPT Codes
82541
Methodology
Method: LC/MS/MS
Analytical Volume:
Limitations:
Reference Range
Positive initial results reflex additional testing with
additionalcharge. Quantitative synthetic cannabinoids analysis
includes:JWH-018 metabolites, JWH-073 metabolites,JWH-122
metabolites, JWH-250 metabolitesand RCS-4 metabolites.Screening
threshold: 1.0 ng/mL
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2, Spice), Expanded Panel |
| Reference Test Number: |
19155 |
| Instructions: | May be shipped ambient within 3 days, otherwise ship on cold pack via Fed Ex. |