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Special Instructions
Please note: contains expanded benzodiazepine confirmation upon reflex of positive screen. Opiate confirmation of positive screen includes hydrocodone, hydromorphone, codeine and morphine.
Expected Turnaround Time
Set up daily; Reported (Negative - next day; Positive - average of 3 days)
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Urine
Volume
30 mL
Minimum Volume
15 mL
Container
Urine container
Collection
Random urine
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature. Stability: If arrival will extend beyond 7 days, then refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection
Insufficient volume, no ID on container, urine from preservative tube
Test Details
Use
Detect and confirm presence of prescribed and illicit drugs for general screening
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Methodology
Initial testing by immunoassay; confirmation of positives by mass spectrometry
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