Urine Drug Screen

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

UDS

Referral code

Request form

Test information

Urine drug screen (by LC-QTOF): Opiates, Opioids, Cocaine, Benzodiazeapines, Amphetamines, ‘Legal Highs’, Ketamine, Tramadol

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

Plain

Special requirements

Urine

Minimum volume

20 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