Overdose Toxicology Screen, Serum

Message

Test name in Bedford : TOX SCREEN BLD-ROUTINE(WX)

Test Code

OVDS(TOX SCREEN)SERUM

Alias/See Also

Overdose Screen
Chemistry

Includes

Acetaminophen
Salicylate
Tricyclics
Ethanol

Preferred Specimen

Plain Red Top Tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Instructions

Do not use alcohol based wipes! Use Povidone-Iodine swabsticks or

Chloraprep

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (4-8°C): 14 days. Separate if not tested within this time.
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 45 days

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

TAT 1 day

Reference Range

Test	Reference range
Acetaminophen	10-20 ug/mL
Salicylate	8-30 ug/mL
Tricyclics	None detected
Ethanol	0-10 ug/mL

Performing Laboratory
Tests performed at the BACL Chemistry Labs
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek WX 857-203-5973
Alternate contact Joseph A. Manzone JP 857-364-5092
Alternate contact Diane Robert BR 774-826-2294

Last Updated: May 17, 2022

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.