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Meconium Drug Panel

Screens for Amphetamines, Opiates, Cannabinoids, Cocaine

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Test ID   LAB5243
EPIC ORDER
   MECONIUM DRUG SCREEN
CPT Code(s)   80307 (80324, 80359, 80353, 80361, 80365,80349 if appropriate)
Group/Individual Test   Group
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 1 gm Meconium (approximately 1.0 tsp)
  Micro: 0.5 gm Meconium (approximately 0.5 tsp)
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   5-10 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
     
Comments
  • If screen is positive for any individual drug, confirmatory testing will be performed.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 11, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514