Test ID PCPX Phencyclidine Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine
Useful For
Detection of drug abuse involving phencyclidine (street names: angel dust, hog, or angel hair) in urine specimens handled through the chain-of-custody process
Method Name
Immunoassay/Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) Confirmation with Quantitation
Reporting Name
Phencyclidine Confirmation, CoC, USpecimen Type
UrineOrdering Guidance
This test is for situations that require the chain-of-custody process. For testing not requiring chain of custody, order PCPU / Phencyclidine Confirmation, Random, Urine.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Chain of Custody Kit (T282)
Container/Tube: Chain-of-Custody Kit containing the specimen containers, seals, and documentation required.
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect specimen in the container provided, seal, and submit with the associated documentation to satisfy the legal requirements for chain-of-custody testing.
Specimen Minimum Volume
5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days | ||
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Negative
Cutoff concentrations
IMMUNOASSAY SCREEN
<25 ng/mL
PHENCYCLIDINE BY GC-MS
<10 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
83992
G0480 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
PCPX | Phencyclidine Confirmation, CoC, U | 16254-5 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
6672 | Phencyclidine Immunoassay Screen | 19659-2 |
36229 | Phencyclidine-by GC/MS | 16254-5 |
36230 | Phencyclidine Interpretation | 69050-3 |
36231 | Chain of Custody | 77202-0 |
Test Classification
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Additional Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
COCH | Chain of Custody Processing | No | Yes |
ADLTX | Adulterants Survey, CoC, U | Yes | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
Testing for adulterants will be performed on all chain of custody urine samples per regulatory requirements.
Report Available
2 to 7 daysNY State Approved
YesForms
1. Chain of Custody Request is included in the Chain-of-Custody Kit (T282).
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.