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Test Code DrgScrMisc Drug Screen, Miscellaneous Sample Type

Important Note

Acceptable samples are: pills, powders, syringes, or drug paraphernalia.

Clinical System Name

Drug Screen, Miscellaneous Specimen

Synonyms

DrgScrMisc
Drug Paraphernalia
MTXS
Non Urine Drug Screen
Pills
Syringes

Sample Requirements

Specimen: See Comments

Container(s): Sterile Leak-Proof Container

Preferred Vol: 40.0 mL fluid

Minimum Vol: 25.0 mL fluid

 

Note: Indicate sample type on container and requisition. Specify drug in question.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Meconium, breast milk, and hair

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: 2 - 4 C

Storage location: Put fluid in a Nalgene bottle affixed with a large Cerner label in the CPA refrigerator.

 

Off-site collection:

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
  Room temp  
  Refrigerated  
  Frozen  

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
Y M - F 1 - 4 d

 

Performing Laboratory

Harborview Medical Center

325 9th Ave, Room GWH47

Seattle, WA 98104

 

Phone Number: (206) 744-3451

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

 

 

CPT Codes

G0431

Methodology

Method: Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GCMS)

Analytical Volume: None Specified

Limitations:

Reference Range

None Specified
 

 

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name: Drug screen, Miscellaneous Specimen
Reference Test Number: MTXS
Instructions: See protocol for STAT sendouts. If not ordered STAT, send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier.