Drug Detection Panel, Umbilical Cord Tissue, Qualitative
Use
Detection of drugs in umbilical cord tissue is intended to reflect maternal drug use during approximately the last trimester of a full-term pregnancy. The test does not determine the pattern and frequency of drug use nor does a negative result exclude the possibility of drug use. Detection depends on extent of usage, drug stability, and specific deposition characteristics in umbilical cord tissue. Drugs administered during labor may also be detected. This test is for medical purposes only and is not valid for forensic use.
Special Instructions
The test includes drugs covered and their respective cutoff concentrations. For THC metabolite, see Drug Detection Panel and THC Metabolite, Umbilical Cord Tissue, Qualitative (3006371). The minimum umbilical cord length required is 6 inches.
Limitations
The test cannot determine the pattern and frequency of maternal drug use and a negative result does not exclude the possibility of drug use. It is dependent on the extent of maternal drug use, drug stability, unique characteristics of drug deposition, and performance of the analytical method. Detection of drugs does not insinuate impairment or affect outcomes for the infant.
New York Approved
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 62364-5
- 82373-2
- 40626-4
- 97242-2
- 61042-8
- 32080-4
- 32081-2
- 32088-7
- 32093-7
- 41859-0
- 32099-4
- 32100-0
- 100357-3
- 32101-8
- 91053-9
- 43811-9
- 59355-8
- 97306-5
- 97292-7
- 29530-3
- 40609-0
- 43230-2
- 48946-8
- 40625-6
- 40481-4
- 40381-6
- 100358-1
- 61038-6
- 61037-8
- 32057-2
- 61039-4
- 61031-1
- 61074-1
- 61044-4
- 59712-0
- 97278-6
- 61051-9
- 61055-0
- 32108-3
- 61061-8
- 97310-7
- 32107-5
- 93121-2
- 82375-7
- 97286-9
- 97290-1
- 97296-8
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Tissue (Unknown)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Routine urine collection cup or Security Kit for Meconium/Umbilical Drug Detection
Collection Instructions
Drain and discard any blood from the umbilical cord. Rinse the exterior with normal saline or water, pat dry, and transport at least 8 inches of umbilical cord.
Causes for Rejection
Cords soaking in blood or other fluid. Formalin-fixed tissue. Tissue that is obviously decomposed.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 1 week |
| Refrigerated | 3 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |