Test Directory

Test Code
THCBR
Test Name
Cannabinoids, Qualitative, Urine with reflex
CPT Codes
80307
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days (for confirmation of positive screening results or if reflex testing is required)
Clinical Utility
  • This qualitative screen is useful for detection of drug abuse/use of cannabinoids.
  • Medication match analysis is not included with this test.
  • This test will not reflex an unexpected negative.
  • Direct definitive testing is available.
  • Testing exclusively for Medical Marijuana is not a private insurance/Medicaid/Medicare covered service. Please contact your Sales Representative for additional information.
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Urine 

Preferred Collection Container: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free)  

Desired Specimen Volume: 10 mL 

Processing and Submission Instructions
  • This is a qualitative screen, and the result is reported as positive or negative.
  • Definitive testing by Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) is available upon request by contacting the Customer Care at 1-877-402-4221.
  • Definitive testing may be requested/added up to 1 week after reporting of the initial results.
  • Chain-of-Custody Form is optional.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

  7 Days

Refrigerated

  7 Days

Causes for Rejection

Urine specimens received in tubes containing preservatives will be rejected.

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Limitations

Class

Cutoff Concentration (ng/mL)

Cannabinoids

50

Performing Location
Redeemer Health, Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names

Cannabinoids (THC) Alternate Names:

  • THC
  • Marijuana
  • Pot
  • Weed
  • Grass
  • MaryJane
  • Marinol
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily