Test Code THCCQ THC-Umbilical Cord Qualitative

Important Note

Use to detect and document fetal exposure to THC during approximately the last trimester of a full-term pregnancy.

Additional Codes

3000256

Methodology

Qualitative Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Specimen Type

Umbilical Cord

Preferred Collection Container

Sterile Cup

Collection Volume

8 inch segment of umbilical cord

Minimum Collection Volume

6 inch segment of umbilical cord

Collection Instructions

Drain and discard any blood. Rinse the exterior of the cord segment with normal saline or water. Pat the cord dry and transport at least 8 inches of umbilical cord in a routine urine collection cup

Transport

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Cords soaking in blood or other fluid. Formalin fixed. Tissue that is obviously decomposed.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 3 weeks; Frozen: 1 year

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Test Alias

3000256; THC-COOH, Marijuana Metabolite; THC

CPT Coding

80349

EPIC Code

LAB2052

Acceptable Collection Container