Benzodiazephine Confirmation

Message
Performing Lab: Medtox, 20396


Test Code
5573


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: BENCF; Medtox: 20396; EPIC: 5573


CPT Codes
80346

Preferred Specimen
20 mL random or spot urine


Transport Temperature
Ambient temperature is acceptable for shipping and/or short-term storage (up to 3 days).


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated or Frozen preferred.
Ambient: up to 3 days


Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)

Reference Range
Qualitative confirmation of analytes performed by LC/MS/MS.
Results greater than or equal to the confirmation threshold are reported as positive. Drugs Confirmation Threshold desmethyldiazepam, oxazepam temazepam and lorazepam 300 ng/mL alprazolam and metabolite (alpha-hydroxyalprazolam) 100 ng/mL.




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.