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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
Ensure hair is not chemically treated or synthetic. Hair from the beard, underarms, chest, arms, legs, or pubic hair may be collected. Body hair from different sites may be combined to get a final volume. Body hair and scalp hair should not be combined.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
100 mg hair. A kit must be ordered prior to collecting specimen (ARUP supply #40477). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect ™ or by contacting Client Services at 800-522-2787.
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Transport 100 mg hair (a ponytail 1.5 inches long and the diameter of a #2 pencil). (Min: 100 mg) Specimen must have a tamper evident seal affixed. Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Room temperature.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Specimens without a tamper evident seal affixed cannot be tested.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Varies
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
4-8 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
By report
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Additional information related to the test.
A 1.5 inch specimen of head hair represents approximately three months of hair growth, and therefore, up to three months of collective history of drug exposure. Dying, bleaching, perming, and chemical straightening of hair may affect results.
Test includes: amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, cannabinoids (marijuana), and phencyclidine (PCP). No additional charges for reflex testing.
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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