Reflex Tests
Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.
Test Id |
Reporting Name |
Available Separately |
Always Performed |
FMARX |
THC, MS, WB/SP Rfx |
No
|
No |
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
If the Cannabinoid Analysis, Whole Blood is positive, then the THC, GC/MS Confirmation (FMARX) will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Immunoassay (IA) - Screen
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) - Confirmation, if applicable
NY State Available
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name
Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
THC, Scr w/Conf, WB
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Cannabinoids
Carboxy-THC, Blood
Marijuana (THC), Blood
Mary Jane, Blood
Reefer, Blood
Tetrahydrocannibinol (THC), Blood
THC (Tetrahydrocannibinol), Blood
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
If the Cannabinoid Analysis, Whole Blood is positive, then the THC, GC/MS Confirmation (FMARX) will be performed at an additional charge.
Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Whole blood
Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Draw blood in a purple-top (EDTA), green-top (sodium-heparin) or grey-top (NaF/oxalate) tube(s). Send 7 mL of whole blood refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.
Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Special Container |
Whole blood |
Refrigerated (preferred) |
14 days |
|
|
Frozen |
180 days |
|
|
Ambient |
72 hours |
|
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
If the Cannabinoid Analysis, Whole Blood is positive, then the THC, GC/MS Confirmation (FMARX) will be performed at an additional charge.
Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Cannabinoid Screen:
THC (MARIJUANA) Metabolite- Negative; Cutoff: 5 ng/mL
Cannabinoid Confirmation:
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Carboxy-THC
Hydroxy-THC
Cannabidiol
Confirmation threshold: 1.0 ng/mL
PDF Report
Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information
No
Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.
7 to 9 days
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.
Fees
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Test Classification
Provides information regarding the medical device classification for laboratory test kits and reagents. Tests may be classified as cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used per manufacturer instructions, or as products that do not undergo full FDA review and approval, and are then labeled as an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) product.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Test Id |
Test Order Name |
Order LOINC Value
|
FMARI |
THC, Scr w/Conf, WB |
42491-1 |
Result Id |
Test Result Name |
Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
|
Z4819 |
THC (Marijuana) Metabolite |
42491-1 |