Test Code THCCU Delta-9-Carboxy-Tetrahydrocannabinol Confirmation and Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see THCCR / Delta 9-Carboxy-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC-COOH) Confirmation and Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container Tube: Plastic urine container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube
Specimen Volume: 3 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.
Secondary ID
616334Useful For
Measuring the delta-9 carboxy-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC-COOH) to creatinine ratio as a part of a profile
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see THCCR / Delta 9-Carboxy-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC-COOH) Confirmation and Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
THC-COOH/Creatinine Ratio, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 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 | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see THCCR / Delta 9-Carboxy-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC-COOH) Confirmation and Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Not detected
Cutoff concentration:
<5.0 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest 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
80349
G0480, if appropriate
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
THCCU | THC-COOH/Creatinine Ratio, U | 19055-3 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
616334 | Delta-9 Carboxy-Tetrahydrocannabinol by LC-MS/MS | 20521-1 |
616335 | Carboxy-THC Interpretation | 69050-3 |
616336 | THC-COOH/Creatinine Ratio | 19055-3 |