Drug Screen, Serum, No Confirmation

Test Code: TD_5989
CPT Code(s): 80307

$99

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

Amphetamine, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine metabolite, Methadone, Opiates, PSP, Propoxyphene, THC, Ethanol

Methodology

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

Rejection Criteria

Samples collected in separator tubes
Hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Icterus

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Plain red top tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

2 days room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
2 weeks frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL EDTA (lavender top), citrate (light blue top) or oxalate (black top) plasma. Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells immediately. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as EDTA, citrate or oxalate plasma. Refrigerate.