Geisinger Medical Laboratories/Geisinger Proven Diagnostics Test Catalog
DRUG ABUSE SCREEN 7, SERUM |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2200 Geisinger Epic ID: 31129 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Serum | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
10 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 5 mL. | |
Special notes: |
Collect TWO red-top, non-serum-separator tubes. Do NOT use serum-separator tubes | |
SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 3000 rpm. | |
Transport temperature: |
Room temperature (preferred). | |
Specimen stability: |
Room Temperature: 5 days. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 30 days. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Stability limits exceeded. Specimen collected in serum-separator tubes. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
80307 | |
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Amphetamines, cannabinoids, cocaine opiates, PCP, barbiturates, benzodiazepines. | |
Methodology: |
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) Immunoassay Chromatography |
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Synonyms: |
DAS7, CONFIRMED DRUG OF ABUSE SCREEN 7 Quest test code 46772, tox screen serum
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Clinical significance: |
The serum or plasma concentration of a drug is measured as guide to individualization of therapy. Additionally, the problem of noncompliance with prescribed medications during continuing therapy, particularly in the pain management field, is an elusive cause of therapeutic failure. |