Cannabinoidstestedurscn
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 19287-2
- Short code
- URINE_CANN
- Synonyms
- Cannabinoids Tested Ur Scn
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- urine
- Container
- Sterile, leak-proof urine collection container (plastic screw-top cup) without preservatives
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- screen
- CPT
- 80307
- SNOMED
- 173976008
- Specimen volume
- 30-50 mL of random urine; minimum 10 mL required for analysis
- Stability
- Stable for 2-4 hours at room temperature (15-25°C), up to 7 days refrigerated (2-8°C), and up to 1 month frozen (-20°C or below) for confirmation testing. If testing is delayed, refrigerate the specimen promptly.
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 1–24 hours
- Order
- routine
Reference range
Negative: Cannabinoid concentration below the screening cutoff (typically 50 ng/mL for THC-COOH). A positive screen indicates the presence of cannabinoids or their metabolites at or above the assay cutoff threshold.N/A
No fasting required. Patient should be informed that certain medications (e.g., proton pump inhibitors, NSAIDs) and foods (e.g., hemp-containing products, poppy seeds) may potentially cause false-positive results. Patients should disclose all prescription, over-the-counter medications, and dietary supplements prior to testing.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy