Drugs of Abuse Screen, Blood

Test Code
DRUGB


Includes
"Amphetamines, Methamphetamine, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cannabinoids, Cocaine
Methadone, Opiates, Oxycodone, Phencyclidine , Propoxyphene



"


Preferred Specimen
4 mL flouride/oxalate plasma


Minimum Volume
3 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
plain red tube serum, EDTA plasma also acceptable


Transport Container
Plastic vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated 14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
SST collection tubes or submission of whole blood


Report Available
5-10 days


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.