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Benzodiazepines screen, urine

Test Code
BENZODIAZEPINE SCREEN PANEL


Alias/See Also
DAU, OVDS, CAUS
Chemistry


Includes
Benzodiazepines screen
Creatinine
pH
Specific Gravity


Preferred Specimen
Random urine


Minimum Volume
5 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 5 days
Freeze at -20°C or colder if not tested within 5 days.


Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
TAT 1 - 3 days


Reference Range
Analyte Reference range
Benzodiazepine None detected
pH 4- 10
Specific gravity 1.003 - 1.020
Creatinine >20 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Benzodiazepines are widely used as anxiolytics, sedative-hypnotics, muscle relaxants and anticonvulsants.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in BACL Chemistry Labs
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek, West Roxbury 857-203-5973
Alternate contact Joseph A. Manzone, JP 857-364-5092
Alternate contact Diane Robert   BR 774-826-2294
Alternate contact Bhumikaben Patel Bedford 781-687-2976


Last Updated: May 17, 2022


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