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HelpTest Code DASM4 Drugs of Abuse Screen, Meconium 4
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMPHM | Amphetamines, Confirmation, M | Yes | No |
| COKEM | Cocaine and Metabolites, Confirm, M | Yes | No |
| OPATM | Opiate Confirmation, M | Yes | No |
| THCM | Carboxy-THC Confirmation, M | Yes | No |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
MeconiumOrdering Guidance
For chain-of-custody testing, order DSM4X / Drugs of Abuse Screen 4, Chain of Custody, Meconium.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Stool container, Small (Random), 4 oz (T288)
Container/Tube: Stool container
Specimen Volume: 1 g (approximately 1 teaspoon)
Collection Instructions: Collect entire random meconium specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.45 g (approximately 0.5 teaspoon)
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meconium | Frozen (preferred) | 21 days | |
| Refrigerated | 21 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Negative
Positives are reported with a quantitative liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry result.
Cutoff concentrations by competitive chemiluminescent immunoassay:
Amphetamines: 100 ng/g
Methamphetamine: 100 ng/g
Benzoylecgonine (cocaine metabolite): 100 ng/g
Opiates: 100 ng/g
Tetrahydrocannabinol carboxylic acid (marijuana metabolite): 20 ng/g
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
80307
80324 (if appropriate)
80359 (if appropriate)
80353 (if appropriate)
80361 (if appropriate)
80365 (if appropriate)
80349 (if appropriate)
Report Available
1 to 2 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysReject Due To
| Grossly bloody | Reject, Pink OK |
| Stool Diapers |
Reject |