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Test Code MECON9 Meconium Drug Panel

Important Note

Allen Laboratory Test

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