| Test Name |
Drugs of Abuse Screen (4 Panel), Meconium |
| Test Includes |
Amphetamines [ELISA], Cannabinoids [ELISA], Cocaine / Metabolites [ELISA], Opiates [ELISA] |
| Purpose |
Drug of Abuse Monitoring; Abuse Monitoring; Clinical Analysis; Forensic Analysis; Screening for a Class of Drugs and Identification of Positive Findings |
| Category |
Stimulant, Stimulant, Anorexogenic, Narcotic Analgesic, Hallucinogen |
| Method(s) |
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
| Specimen Container |
NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test. |
| Special Handling |
Collect at least 5 grams, approximately 1 tablespoon, of the black- tarry Meconium sample and place into a clean 40 mL polyethylene bottle. The sample may be combined several times from each evacuation up to approximately 72 hours or when the sample starts to turn yellowish-green. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[ELISA] Monday-Friday 2nd Shift 2 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[Sample Prep] 80103
[ELISA] 80101x4 |
Reflex Testing
(when required, addl' fee may apply) |
5700ME - Cocaine and Metabolites Confirmation (Qualitative), Meconium
5701ME - Cannabinoids Confirmation (Qualitative), Meconium
5703ME - Amphetamines Confirmation (Qualitative), Meconium
5720ME - Opiates - Total (Conjugated/Unconjugated) Confirmation (Qualitative), Meconium |