Test Directory

Test Code
BPCP
Test Name
Phencyclidine (PCP), Quantitative, Whole Blood
CPT Codes
AMA 83992, CMS G0480
Expected Turnaround Time
5 - 7 days
Clinical Utility

Useful in determining the use or abuse of Phencyclidine.

Testing includes identification and quantitation of:

  • Phencyclidine
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen

Container

Volume

Whole Blood

Grey Top* (Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Oxalate)

3 mL

Whole Blood

Dark Green Top (Lithium Heparin)

3 mL

Whole Blood

Lavender Top (EDTA)

3 mL

Serum

Red Top, Plain

1 mL

*Preferred Specimen

Collection Instructions

No serum separator

Processing and Submission Instructions

 For forensic or legal purposes, submit specimen in a plastic evidence bag with a Chain-of-Custody Form.

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

 7 days

Refrigerated

 7 days

Causes for Rejection

Specimens collected in separator tubes will be rejected. 

Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Limitations

Analyte

Reporting Limit (ng/mL)

PCP

1

Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
  • PCP
  • Angel Dust
Testing Schedule
Routine, 2 times per week