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Reporting Name
Phencyclidine Confirmation, UPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Useful For
Detection of drug abuse involving phencyclidine (street names: angel dust, hog, or angel hair)
Method Name
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Confirmation with Quantitation
Ordering Guidance
1. For situations where chain of custody is required, a Chain of Custody Kit (T282) is available. For chain-of-custody testing, order PCPX / Phencyclidine Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
2. If urine creatinine is required or adulteration of the sample is suspected, order ADULT / Adulterants Survey, Random, Urine.
3. Additional drug panels and specific requests are available. Call 800-533-1710 or 507-266-5700.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Container Tube: Plastic, 10 mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Additional Information:
1. No specimen substitutions.
2. STAT requests are not accepted for this test.
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Negative
Cutoff concentrations
Phencyclidine by GC-MS: <10 ng/mL
Interpretation
The presence of phencyclidine (PCP) in urine is a strong indicator that the patient has used PCP.
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday
Report Available
3 to 7 daysTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83992
G0480 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PCPU | Phencyclidine Confirmation, U | 16254-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6673 | Phencyclidine-by GC/MS | 16254-5 |
| 21192 | Phencyclidine Interpretation | 69050-3 |
| 21193 | Chain of Custody | 77202-0 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.