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Test Code SOFT: ZG065 Meconium Drug Screen

Important Note

Step by Step Meconium Drug Screen  Procedure

Meconium Drug Screen is sent directly to Medtox Laboratories.  

 

NICU or OB will collect the specimen, complete the Requisition and place both in a Medtox collecton kit and send to lab. 

Lab will perform final shipping.

Specimens are shipped Monday-Friday

Additional Codes

EPIC CODE: LAB479

 

Specimen Requirements

The most current information on specimen requirements is found at:

 

 

Medtox Test Directory/Specimen Requirements

 

 

 

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ship specimens Ambient 

Days and Time Setup

Monday- Friday

 

CPT

80307

Specimen Stability

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen