Drug Screen by GC/MS, Urine

Test Overview

Test Methodology

Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)

Test Usage

Detection of therapeutic and abused drugs. This test is used primarily as a confirmation of a Preliminary Drug Screen, or ordered in combination with the Preliminary Screen as part of the Comprehensive Drug Screen.

Reference Range *

Negative

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details

Days Set Up

Daily

Analytic Time

1 - 2 days

Soft Order Code

GCMS

MiChart Code

Gas Chromatography, Urine (GCMS)

Synonyms

Comprehensive Drug Analysis, Urine
Comprehensive Drug Screen, Urine
Toxicology Screen, Urine
Drug Confirmation by GC/MS, Urine
Drug Screen by GC/MS, Urine

Laboratory

Chemical Pathology

Section

Drug Analysis

Specimen Requirements

Collection Instructions

Collect random urine specimen. Refrigerate. Specify drug(s) to be confirmed.

Normal Volume

20 mL urine

Minimum Volume

10 mL urine

Additional Information

For questions regarding whether specific drugs are detectable contact MLabs or the UMHS Drug Analysis and Toxicology Laboratory.

Billing

CPT Code

80375

Fee Code

33253

NY State Approved

No