Phencyclidine (PCP) Screen With Reflex Confirmation, Whole Blood
Use
This test is used for the detection of phencyclidine (PCP) in whole blood. Phencyclidine, commonly known as PCP, is a recreational dissociative drug formerly used as an anesthetic agent. Blood testing for PCP is typically performed for drug abuse screenings or in clinical settings where PCP intoxication is suspected.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test's performance characteristics have been determined by LabCorp, but it has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. False positives and negatives can occur; confirmatory testing is necessary to validate a positive immunoassay screening. The variability in metabolism and excretion of PCP among individuals may affect test results.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 51692-2 - PCP Bld Ql Scn
- 51692-2 - PCP Bld Ql Scn
- 32107-5 - PCP Spec Ql
- 10915-7 - PCP Spec-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
4-10 days
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Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
7 mL
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Container
Gray-top (sodium flouride/potassium oxalate) tube, green-top (heparin) tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
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