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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Detect exposure to phencyclidine (PCP).
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.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate). Also acceptable: Plain red, green (sodium heparin), lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Separator tubes. Plasma or whole blood collected in lt. blue (sodium citrate). Hemolyzed specimens.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 3 years (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Mon
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-8 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Effective August 17, 2015
Drugs Covered
Cutoff Concentrations
Phencyclidine
10 ng/mL
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Methodology: Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry.
Positive cutoff: 10 ng/mL.
For medical purposes only; not valid for forensic use.
The concentration value must be greater than or equal to the cutoff to be reported as positive. Interpretive questions should be directed to the laboratory.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Additional information related to the test.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
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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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Phencyclidine (PCP), Serum or Plasma, Quantitative
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