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HelpTest Code Phencyclidine Conf Phencyclidine Confirmation
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Special Collection Instructions
No preservatives
Collection Method
Random urine
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Container
Sterile Cup
Preferred Specimen
30 mL freshly voided urine
Acceptable Specimens
5 mL freshly voided urine
Reference or Target Ranges
Limit of Quantitation: 20 ng/mL
Reportable Units
ng/mL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 14 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 365 days |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Monday – Friday 730 AM – 430 PM |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 72 hours |
| Stat Availability | No |
| Performing Bench | Toxicology |
| Methodology/Method Description | GCMS – Liquid/Liquid Extraction Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Analysis |
Additional Information/Important Notes
Patients <20 ng/mL reported as negative.
CPT Codes
G0480
Panel Components
Phencyclidine