Meconium Collection Overview

Описание: USDTL was the first laboratory to commercially introduce meconium testing to the market in 1991 and has remained a pioneer in research and development in the newborn toxicology industry.

Meconium contains the amniotic fluid swallowed by the fetus in the last half of pregnancy and is released as the first stools after birth. Meconium is easier to collect than neonatal urine and provides a much longer window of exposure of up to 20 weeks. A sample of 3 grams (1 teaspoon) of meconium is needed for maximum sensitivity. USDTL will analyze smaller amounts, but with a reduction in sensitivity and/or the window of exposure. We recommend weighing the specimen on a jeweler's scale.

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0:00 Introduction
0:05 Important Note
0:48 Meconium Collection
1:17 Chain of Custody
1:33 Continue Collection
2:08 Complete Collection
2:51 Preparation for Shipment