Test Code UBENZ or LAB367 Benzodiazepine Screen, Urine
Specimen Requirements
| Container Type: |
Sterile urine cup
|
| Optimal Collection Volume: |
5 mL |
| Minimum Volume: |
1 mL |
| Collection Instructions: |
1. Collect a random urine specimen from the patient. 2. Ensure the lid is secured tightly before sending it to the lab. 3. Ensure that no preservatives are used. |
| Specimen Transport: |
Refrigerate |
| Processing Instructions: |
1. Pour off urine into a labeled aliquot tube. 2. Centrifuge the urine aliquot. 3. Deliver the urine aliquot to the chemistry department. |
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated | 5 days |
Specimen Rejection Criteria
Adulterated urine specimen
Useful For
Detecting drug abuse involving benzodiazepines.
Methodology
Roche Cobas - Kinetic interaction of particles in solution (KIMS)
Reference Ranges
Negative
Note: This assay detects nordiazepam at 100 ng/mL. Other benzodiazepine compounds are also detectable.
Day(s) Performed
24/7
Expected TAT
Same day
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory, Chemistry - Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Paw Paw, South Haven
Sample Retention Time
7 days
CPT Code
80307
LOINC Code
14316-4