Lab test

Phencyclidine (PCP) Screen and Confirmation, Urine

This urine test screens for phencyclidine (PCP), a dissociative drug, and confirms any presumptive positive.

Typical price

From $144

Results

1-3 business days

Preparation

See preparation notes below

Sample

Blood draw or sample collection at a local center

This urine test screens for phencyclidine (PCP), a dissociative drug, and confirms any presumptive positive. The immunoassay detects PCP-related compounds, and the confirmation step verifies the finding with a more specific method. PCP can remain detectable in urine for an extended period relative to some other substances, depending on use. The confirmation step verifies phencyclidine specifically and reduces the chance that a cross-reacting compound is reported as PCP.

• Phencyclidine (PCP) (screen) The dissociative drug PCP detected by immunoassay in urine.
• PCP confirmation A specific analytical method used to verify a presumptive positive PCP screen.

• A clinician suspects PCP exposure and wants a verified result.
• You are in a workplace, legal, or monitoring program that includes PCP testing.
• An initial screen result requires confirmation.
• A toxicology or substance-use evaluation includes PCP.

• No fasting is required for this urine test.
• Provide a fresh sample at the collection site.
• Disclose all medications, including anesthetics and psychiatric medicines.
• Avoid large fluid intake just before collection to prevent a dilute specimen.

A negative result suggests PCP was not detected above the cutoff. A positive screen is presumptive and is confirmed to verify PCP specifically, since some compounds can cross-react. PCP can be detectable in urine for an extended window in some cases. Because PCP findings can carry clinical and legal implications, review the confirmed result with a healthcare provider.

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