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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2533
Epic Description: DRUGS OF ABUSE SCREEN, BLOOD
Synonym
Drugs of Abuse (10 Panel) Serum
Collection Limitations
Drugs included: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Ethanol, Methadone, Opiates, Phencyclidine, Propoxyphene, THC
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
1.0 mL | 0.5 mL |
| Alternate | Lavendar, EDTA | 1.0 mL | 0.5 mL |
Specimen Stability
14 days refrigerated
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Deliver to laboratory. Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Rejection criteria
Serum Separator tube (SST)
Lipemia, Gross Hemolysis
Any tubes containing gel
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: SDS1A
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=DRUG+ABUSE+SCREEN%2C+SERUM
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Refrigerate specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Patient Preparation
Draw blood in red top tubes.
CPT Code Information
80307