Drug Screen, Urine (Referred Out) - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Description
- This is NOT the STAT drug screen for acute care patients
- NOTE: Barbiturates, Ethanol and LSD are available upon request but must be specified on requisition
Alias
- Drugs of Abuse Screen
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Random Urine
Specimen collection container
- Preferred Collection Container: Aliquot tubes, 13 X 75
- Alternative Collection Container: Sterile Wide Mouth Screw Cap Container
Collection procedure
- Ensure lid is securely fastened and not cross-threaded
Required volume
- Optimal Volume: 2 X 5 mL tubes
- Minimum Volume: 10 mL in pink-top container
Transport and stability
- Refrigerate urine until shipped
Performance
Methodology
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Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
- Two day turnaround time by testing laboratory
Other information
- Screen includes the following drugs/drug metabolites: 7-amino-Clonazepam; 7-amino-Flunitrazepam; alpha-Hydroxy-Alprazolam; Alprazolam; Amphetamine; Benzoylecognine; Clonazepam; Cocaine; Codeine; Des-alkyl-Flurazepam; Diazepam; Diphenhydramine; EDDP (methadone metabolite); Fentanyl; Flunitrazepam; Flurazepam; Gabapentin; Hydrocodone; Hydromorphone; Ketamine; Lorazepam; MDA; MDEA; MDMA; Meperidine; Methadone; Methamphetamine; Methylphenidate (Ritalin); Morphine; Nordiazepam; Norfentanyl; Normeperidine; Oxazepam; Oxycodone; PCP; Pseudoephedrine; Ritalinic Acid (Ritalin metabolite); Temazepam; THC-COOH (cannabinoids); Triazolam
- See Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory website for updated list of drugs
Last Updated: October 10, 2024