Test Code Phencyclidine Conf Phencyclidine Confirmation
Useful For
Drug confirmation for Phencyclidine in urine.
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