Drugs of Abuse, Serum

Message
Performing Lab: MedTox


Test Code
4508


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: SDOAK,  Medtox 700841


Includes


Preferred Specimen
See link for specimen information


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Instructions
See link in "Includes" section for additional information
Collect 7.0 - 10.0 mL into Red Top Tubes. Serum should be separated from cells with 2 hours of venipuncture.


Specimen Stability
Serum is stable for 14 days if Frozen.


Limitations
For patients with kidney failure. Urine drug screen is preferred to serum screen.




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