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HelpTest Code Epic LAB424 Phencyclidine Confirmation, Random, Urine
Additional Codes
SQ code PCPUM
Mayo code PCPU
Reporting Name
Phencyclidine Confirmation, USpecimen Type
UrinePerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Useful For
Detection of drug abuse involving phencyclidine (street names: angel dust, hog, or angel hair)
Ordering Guidance
1. For situations where chain of custody is required, a Chain of Custody Kit (T282) is available. For chain-of-custody testing, order PCPX / Phencyclidine Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
2. If urine creatinine is required or adulteration of the sample is suspected, order ADULT / Adulterants Survey, Random, Urine.
3. Additional drug panels and specific requests are available. Call 800-533-1710 or 507-266-5700.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Container Tube: Plastic, 10 mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Additional Information:
1. No specimen substitutions.
2. STAT requests are not accepted for this test.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Negative
Cutoff concentrations
Phencyclidine by GC-MS: <10 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83992
G0480 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PCPU | Phencyclidine Confirmation, U | 16254-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6673 | Phencyclidine-by GC/MS | 16254-5 |
| 21192 | Phencyclidine Interpretation | 69050-3 |
| 21193 | Chain of Custody | 77202-0 |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Confirmation with Quantitation
Method Description
The specimen is analyzed by gas chromatography mass spectrometry.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Report Available
3 to 7 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.