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Test Code LAB17618 UMBILICAL CORD DRUG SCREEN HOLD

Important Note

This test is restricted to Labor and Delivery.  

The Umbilical Cord Drug Screen (LAB17617) panel can be used to assess select drug exposure to the newborn during pregnancy.  It may useful in settings of Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, unexplained neurological symptoms in the newborn, or unexplained obstetric events or complications such as intrauterine growth restriction during pregnancy, placental abruption, or premature labor.

If testing is in question, please order the Umbilical Cord Drug Screen Hold (LAB17618) and send specimen to the lab.  The specimen will be held for 5 days before being discarded.

 

Additional Codes

Orderable Codes:

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC
LAB17618 N/A N/A N/A

Result Component(s):

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Result LOINC
Result Umbilical Cord 12301020098 N/A N/A N/A

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect/Submit Vol Stability
Sterile Container Umbilical Cord Refrigerate 3 - 5 cm 5 days

 

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday - Friday / N/A / Not Available STAT

CPT Code(s)

N/A

Performing Location

Champlain Toxicology Laboratory