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Serum Drug Screen (Plasma)

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Refer to individual serum drug screen procedures for more information.
Testing is performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820
10.2018


Test Code
SDS


CPT Codes
multiple

Includes
Acetaminophen, Barbituates, Benzodiazepines, Ethanol, Salicylate and Tricyclic Antidepressants


Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a green top (PST) tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Spin within 2 hours of collection


Transport Container
Green Top (PST) tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
See specimen stabiulity of individual group components.


Methodology
See methodology of individual group components.

Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week


Reference Range
See reference ranges for individual group components.


Clinical Significance
This test is used to determine the presence of a variety of drugs in plasma 




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.