THC confirmation assay is determined by major THC metabolite 11-nor-delta(9)-tetrahydrocannibinol-9-carboxylic acid (THC-COOH) only. Metabolite patterns in newborns may be different resulting in a negative confirmation.
For medical purposes only; not valid for forensic use. Contact the lab for additional interpretation information.
CPT Codes
G0480 (Alt Code 80349)
LOINC Mapping
80113-4
Order Type (Individual or Group)
I
Result Test ID
CTHC
Reportable?
Y
Result Test Name
CONFIRM THC METABOLITE
Result Type (Individual or Group)
I
Type (Alpha or Numeric)
A
Keypad
S-/+
CPT Codes
G0480 (Alt Code 80349)
LOINC Mapping
80113-4
Pricing
Refer to Lab Account Manager. email: labservicesoutreach@urmc.rochester.edu
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
5 mL urine with no additives or preservatives
Collect
Random Urine
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature/Refrigerated
Remarks
This test is intended to be ordered after a positive immunoassay screen
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: for long term storage
Minimum Requirements
3 mL urine
Testing
Lab Section
Toxicology
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Test developed and characteristics determined by UR Medicine Labs
THC confirmation assay is determined by major THC metabolite 11-nor-delta(9)-tetrahydrocannibinol-9-carboxylic acid (THC-COOH) only. Metabolite patterns in newborns may be different resulting in a negative confirmation.
For medical purposes only; not valid for forensic use. Contact the lab for additional interpretation information.
Coding
CPT Codes
G0480 (Alt Code 80349)
LOINC Mapping
80113-4
URM Labs Internal
Test Build
Order Type (Individual or Group)
I
Result Test ID
CTHC
Reportable?
Y
Result Test Name
CONFIRM THC METABOLITE
Result Type (Individual or Group)
I
Type (Alpha or Numeric)
A
Keypad
S-/+
CPT Codes
G0480 (Alt Code 80349)
LOINC Mapping
80113-4
Pricing
Refer to Lab Account Manager. email: labservicesoutreach@urmc.rochester.edu
