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Phencyclidine (PCP) Confirmation, Whole Blood

CPT 83992

Test Details

Methodology

Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry

Result Turnaround Time

7 - 10 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Use

Confirm the presence of phencyclidine, an illicit dissociative drug

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Whole blood

Volume

7 mL

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube

Storage Instructions

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

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
791716 Phencyclidine (PCP) Confirm,WB 809346 Phencyclidine ng/mL 10915-7
Order Code791716
Order Code NamePhencyclidine (PCP) Confirm,WB
Order Loinc
Result Code809346
Result Code NamePhencyclidine
UofMng/mL
Result LOINC10915-7