Test Code Benzo Conf Benzodiazepine Confirmation
Useful For
Drug confirmation for Nordiazepam, Oxazepam, Temazepam, 7-aminoclonazepam, Lorazepam and OH-Alprazolam in urine.
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Special Collection Instructions
No preservatives
Collection Method
Random urine
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Container
Sterile Cup
Preferred Specimen
30 mL freshly voided urine
Acceptable Specimens
5 mL freshly voided urine
Reference or Target Ranges
Cutoff: 100 ng/mL
Reportable Units
ng/mL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold |
N/A |
Icterus Threshold |
N/A |
Lipemia Threshold |
N/A |
Other |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Ambient |
7 days |
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) |
14 days |
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) |
365 days |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed |
Monday – Friday 730 AM – 430 PM |
Expected Turn Around Time |
72 hours |
Stat Availability |
No |
Performing Bench |
Toxicology |
Methodology/Method Description |
GCMS – Solid Phase Extraction Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry Analysis |
Additional Information/Important Notes
Patients <100 ng/mL reported as negative.
CPT Codes
G0480
Panel Components
- Nordiazepam
- Oxazepam
- Temazepam
- 7-aminoclonazepam
- Lorazepam
- OH-Alprazolam