Drug Detection Panel, Meconium, Qualitative
Also known as: MEC PANEL
Use
This test is used to detect and document fetal drug exposure during approximately the last trimester of a full-term pregnancy. It aids in identifying maternal drug use by examining the drug deposition in meconium. The test results may provide insights into potential maternal drug use patterns, though the exact frequency of drug usage by the mother cannot be determined. The detection in meconium helps in understanding drug exposure conditions that the fetus might have experienced during gestation. However, it's important to note that this analysis is intended for clinical purposes only and not valid for forensic use.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The pattern and frequency of drug(s) used by the mother cannot be determined by this test. A negative result does not exclude the possibility of drug use during pregnancy. The efficiency of detection is influenced by various factors including drug stability, unique characteristics of drug deposition in meconium, and the analytical method used. Drugs administered during labor and delivery may be detected, but presence in meconium does not imply impairment or affect outcomes for the infant.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 11502-2 - Laboratory report
- 58738-6 - Drugs of abuse Mec-Imp
- 32099-4 - 6MAM Spec Ql
- 61031-1 - 7Aminoclonazepam Spec Ql
- 61037-8 - A-OH Alpraz Spec Ql
- 61038-6 - Alpraz Spec Ql
- 8144-8 - Amphetamines Mec Ql
- 8187-7 - BZE Mec Ql
- 32057-2 - Butalbital Spec Ql
- 61039-4 - clonazePAM Spec Ql
- 57945-8 - Cocaethylene Mec Ql
- 40527-4 - Cocaine Mec Ql
- 29278-9 - Codeine Mec Ql
- 61074-1 - diazePAM Spec Ql
- 75647-8 - Meperidine Mec Ql
- 91030-7 - Methadone+metab Mec Ql Scn
- 61042-8 - fentaNYL Spec Ql
- 57981-3 - HYDROcodone Mec Ql
- 57982-1 - HYDROmorphone Mec Ql
- 61044-4 - LORazepam Spec Ql
- 40481-4 - MDMA Spec Ql
- 43595-8 - Methadone Mec Ql
- 29286-2 - Methamphet Mec Ql
- 61050-1 - Me-phenidate Spec Ql
- 29287-0 - Morphine Mec Ql
- 82375-7 - Norbuprenorphine Spec Ql Scn
- 61051-9 - Nordiazepam Spec Ql
- 61055-0 - Oxazepam Spec Ql
- 32101-8 - oxyCODONE Spec Ql
- 61061-8 - Temazepam Spec Ql
- 93719-3 - traMADol Mec Ql Scn
- 8232-1 - PCP Mec Ql
- 61041-0 - Desalkylfluraz Spec Ql
- 60747-9
- 83704-0
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Other
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Routine urine collection cup or Security Kit for Meconium/Umbilical Drug Detection (ARUP supply #51548)
Collection Instructions
Collect all meconium until milk/formula-based stool appears.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated transport is required.
Causes for Rejection
Unknown fluids, pharmaceutical preparation, breast milk, diapers, cotton swabs, baby wipes, tongue depressors, bottles.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 1 week |
| Refrigerated | 3 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |
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