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DRUGS OF ABUSE SCREEN, URINE

Message
This test does not include Creatinine, pH, or Specific Gravity. This test is typically performed at the hospital facility.


Test Code
DOA


CPT Codes
80307

Includes

Includes: Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepine, Cannabinoids, Cocaine, Opiates, and Phencyclidine



Note: Non-chain of custody drugs screens do not require the recording of the temperature of the sample.




Preferred Specimen
Urine


Minimum Volume
10 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Instructions
Refrigerate specimen


Transport Container
1 Yellow round bottom tube is preferred.  
​Sterile Container or Alverno Toxi Collection kit (Occupational Medicine accounts) will be accepted.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate or freeze


Specimen Stability
  • 2-8°C up to 5 days


Methodology
Competitive Binding Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun


Report Available
  • Screen reported same day tested
  • Confirmation will be reported 24-48 hours after receipt (M-F only)


Reference Range

Negative



Clinical Significance

Positive drug screens will be kept frozen for 30 days.
​Negative drug screens will be discarded after 7 days.




Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab  
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)


Last Updated: December 12, 2023


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.