Drug Screen (Urine)

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

UDS

Referral code

Request form

Test information

Urine drug screen: Amphetamines, Benzodiazepines, Cannabinoids, Cocaine metabolites, Codeine, 6-monoacetylmorphine, methadone, morphine, opiates, ecstasty

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

Plain universal

Special requirements

Random Urine

Minimum volume

5 mL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

2 weeks (contact duty biochemist if urgent)

TAT GP/Outpatient

2 weeks

Referral lab

Regional Toxicology Laboratory, City Hospital