Test Code DAS#0800 Drug Abuse Screen #0800
Useful For
Screens for common drugs of abuse in urine.
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
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
| Drug | Screening Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Amphetamines | 500 ng/mL |
| Barbiturates | 300 ng/mL |
| Benzodiazepines | 300 ng/mL |
| Cannabinoids (THC) | 50 ng/mL |
| Cocaine | 150 ng/mL |
| Ethanol | 20 mg/dL |
| Opiates | 300 ng/mL |
| Phencyclidine (PCP) | 25 ng/mL |
Reportable Units
See table
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 | 24 hours |
| Stat Availability | No |
| Performing Bench | Toxicology |
| Methodology/Method Description | Olympus AU680 – EIA |
Additional Information/Important Notes
This panel does not include a confirmation. Any patient below the screening cutoff will be reported as negative.
Panel Components
- Cannabinoids (THC)
- Benzodiazepines
- Cocaine
- Opiates
- Amphetamines
- Barbiturates
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
- Ethanol
CPT Codes
80307