Cords soaking in blood or other fluid. Formalin fixed. Tissue that is obviously decomposed.
Collection Comments
Collect at least 8 inches of umbilical cord (approximately the length of an adult hand). Drain and discard any blood. Rinse the exterior of the cord segment with normal saline or sterile water. Pat the cord dry and transfer specimens to the appropriate transport device or use the Security Kit for Meconium/Umbilical Drug Detection. Umbilical Cord Drug Detection Collection Instructions
Drain and discard any blood. Rinse the exterior of the cord segment with normal saline or water. Pat the cord dry and transport at least 8 inches of umbilical cord in a routine urine collection cup or Security Kit for Meconium/Umbilical Drug Detection (ARUP supply #51548) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or by contacting ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. If multiple cords are shipped from outlying sites, each cord MUST be in its own biohazard bag before placing in larger outer bag.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient, 1 week; Refrigerated, 3 weeks; Frozen, 1 year
Ordering Recommendations
Detect and document maternal drug use. Useful during approximately the last trimester of a full-term pregnancy. To test for marijuana metabolite, see Marijuana Metabolite, Umbilical Cord Tissue, Qualitative (3000256). To test for ethyl glucuronide, see Ethyl Glucuronide, Umbilical Cord Tissue, Qualitative (3000443).
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Methodology
LC/TMS/ELISA
Reported
2-4 days
Notes
Absolute Minimum: 6 inches. Absolute Minimum: 6 inches. For marijuana metabolite, order Marijuana Metabolite, Umbilical Cord Tissue, Qualitative (ARUP test code 3000256). For alcohol metabolite, order Ethyl Glucuronide, Umbilical Cord Tissue, Qualitative (ARUP test code 3000443). For kratom metabolite, order Kratom, Umbilical Cord, Qualitative (ARUP test code 3005874) When ordering all three umbilical cord tests, unless ARUP is otherwise notified, testing will be performed in the following order of priority: Drug Detection Panel, Marijuana Metabolite, Ethyl Glucuronide, Kratom
Performing Lab
Send Outs
Referral Lab
ARUP Laboratories
Synonyms
10111
DRGPNLUC
Umbilical Cord
ARUP 2006621
Reference Interval
By Report
Interpretive Data
Methodology: Qualitative Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Detection of drugs in umbilical cord tissue is intended to reflect maternal drug use during approximately the last trimester of a full-term pregnancy. The pattern and frequency of drug(s) used by the mother cannot be determined by this test. A negative result does not exclude the possibility that a mother used drugs during pregnancy. Detection of drugs in umbilical cord tissue depends on extent of maternal drug use, as well as drug stability, unique characteristics of drug deposition in umbilical cord tissue, and the performance of the analytical method. Drugs administered during labor and delivery may be detected. Detection of drugs in umbilical cord tissue does not insinuate impairment and may not affect outcomes for the infant. Interpretive questions should be directed to the laboratory. Additional Technical Information
Cords soaking in blood or other fluid. Formalin fixed. Tissue that is obviously decomposed.
Collection Comments
Collect at least 8 inches of umbilical cord (approximately the length of an adult hand). Drain and discard any blood. Rinse the exterior of the cord segment with normal saline or sterile water. Pat the cord dry and transfer specimens to the appropriate transport device or use the Security Kit for Meconium/Umbilical Drug Detection. Umbilical Cord Drug Detection Collection Instructions
Drain and discard any blood. Rinse the exterior of the cord segment with normal saline or water. Pat the cord dry and transport at least 8 inches of umbilical cord in a routine urine collection cup or Security Kit for Meconium/Umbilical Drug Detection (ARUP supply #51548) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or by contacting ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. If multiple cords are shipped from outlying sites, each cord MUST be in its own biohazard bag before placing in larger outer bag.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient, 1 week; Refrigerated, 3 weeks; Frozen, 1 year
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
Detect and document maternal drug use. Useful during approximately the last trimester of a full-term pregnancy. To test for marijuana metabolite, see Marijuana Metabolite, Umbilical Cord Tissue, Qualitative (3000256). To test for ethyl glucuronide, see Ethyl Glucuronide, Umbilical Cord Tissue, Qualitative (3000443).
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Methodology
LC/TMS/ELISA
Reported
2-4 days
Notes
Absolute Minimum: 6 inches. Absolute Minimum: 6 inches. For marijuana metabolite, order Marijuana Metabolite, Umbilical Cord Tissue, Qualitative (ARUP test code 3000256). For alcohol metabolite, order Ethyl Glucuronide, Umbilical Cord Tissue, Qualitative (ARUP test code 3000443). For kratom metabolite, order Kratom, Umbilical Cord, Qualitative (ARUP test code 3005874) When ordering all three umbilical cord tests, unless ARUP is otherwise notified, testing will be performed in the following order of priority: Drug Detection Panel, Marijuana Metabolite, Ethyl Glucuronide, Kratom
Performing Lab
Send Outs
Referral Lab
ARUP Laboratories
Synonyms
10111
DRGPNLUC
Umbilical Cord
ARUP 2006621
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
By Report
Interpretive Data
Methodology: Qualitative Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Detection of drugs in umbilical cord tissue is intended to reflect maternal drug use during approximately the last trimester of a full-term pregnancy. The pattern and frequency of drug(s) used by the mother cannot be determined by this test. A negative result does not exclude the possibility that a mother used drugs during pregnancy. Detection of drugs in umbilical cord tissue depends on extent of maternal drug use, as well as drug stability, unique characteristics of drug deposition in umbilical cord tissue, and the performance of the analytical method. Drugs administered during labor and delivery may be detected. Detection of drugs in umbilical cord tissue does not insinuate impairment and may not affect outcomes for the infant. Interpretive questions should be directed to the laboratory. Additional Technical Information
