Drugs of Abuse Panel, Meconium – Screen with Reflex to Confirmation/Quantitation
CPT Code(s): | 80301; if positive, add appropriate CPT code(s): 80324; 80359; 80345; 80346; 80349; 80353; 80358; 80361; 80365; 80348; 83992 (Alt code: G0479; if positive, add appropriate CPT code(s): G0480) |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Meconium. All meconium (blackish material) excreted until milk/formula based stool (yellow-green) appears. Specimen Preparation: Storage/Transport Temperature:All meconium available (4 g is preferred) at 20-25°C. (Min: 2 g or 3/4 inch cube on each side) Stability:Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 3 months; Frozen: 1 year |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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