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Specimen Requirements
**Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Specimen Type: Umbilical Cord Tissue
Container/Tube: Plastic, preservative-free container
Specimen Volume: 3-5cms
Collection Instructions:
Collect at least 6 inches of umbilical cord (approximately the length of an adult hand). Drain and discard any blood. Rinse the exterior of the cord segment with normal saline or sterile water. Pat the cord dry and place in container for transport. Ship refrigerated in a preservative-free, plastic container.
Unacceptable Specimens: Cords soaking in blood or other fluid. Formalin fixed. Tissue that is obviously decomposed. Samples received without cold pack.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Tissue | Refrigerated (Preferred) | 5 days |
Reference Range
| Result Components | |
| 6-AM | Negative |
| Amphetamines | Negative |
| Methamphetamine | Negative |
| Buprenorphine | Negative |
| Norbuprenorphine | Negative |
| Cocaine (BCE) | Negative |
| Fentanyl | Negative |
| Norfentanyl | Negative |
| Hydrocodone | Negative |
| Hydromorphone | Negative |
| Methadone | Negative |
| Methadone Metabolite (EDDP) | Negative |
| Morphine | Negative |
| Oxycodone | Negative |
| Oxymorphone | Negative |
| Oxazepam | Negative |
| Tramadol | Negative |
Test Schedule/Analytical Time/ Test Priority
Routine TAT is 2-3 days
CPT (s)
80356, 80324, 80353, 80348, 80354, 80361, 80358, 80346, 80365, 80373