Urine Toxicology Screen (Drug Screen)

Message

Confirmation is available on an analyte-specific basis through our reference laboratory at an additional cost for positive urine results. A serum quantitative Acetaminophen is the confirmatory method for a preliminary positive urine acetaminophen/paracetamol result and is available on the Concord Hospital Laboratory test menu.

Test Code

UXTOX

Includes

Qualitative Drug Screen Includes the following drugs with cut-off values: Benzodiazepines (300 ng/ml), Amphetamines (1000 ng/ml), Methamphetamines (1000 ng/ml), Opiates (300 ng/ml), Oxycodone (100 ng/ml), PCP (25 ng/ml), Cocaine (300 ng/ml),THC (50 ng/ml), Barbiturates (300 ng/ml) , Tricyclic antidepressants (1000 ng/ml), Methadone (300 ng/ml) Acetaminophen/Paracetamol (5ug/ml),

Preferred Specimen

Urine, random

Instructions

Qualitative, only. Confirmatory testing is a send out test and requires orders for specific drug.

Transport Container

Clean container

Transport Temperature

Specimen stable if refrigerated up to 2 days.

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Screen for drugs of abuse, should not be used for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring purposes.

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.