Test Code MECON9 Meconium Drug Panel
Additional Codes
| Epic ID | LAB479 |
Specimen Requirements
Collect 0.5 gm meconium in plastic container provided. Seal with evidence tape. Complete requisition.
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Room Temp | 5 days | X |
Performing Lab
United States Drug Testing Laboratory
Useful For
Drug screening performed on meconium (fetal fecal material) is used as an indicator of maternal drug use during pregnancy.
Day(s) Performed
Monday-Friday
Report Available
4-5 days
CPT Code Information
80307