Benzodiazepine and Metabolite Confirmation (Labcorp MedWatch®)
Use
Drug analysis/clinical drug monitoring
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The test results should be interpreted in the context of clinical information, as patient metabolic variables and specific drug chemistries can impact outcomes. Specimen characteristics should also be considered, and technical consultation is recommended if results are inconsistent with clinical expectations. This test does not encompass all possible drugs and may require further confirmatory testing depending on initial findings.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 53745-6 - Benzodiazepines Pnl Ur
- 3390-2 - Benzodiaz Ur Ql
- 3861-2 - Nordiazepam Ur Ql
- 16228-9 - Nordiazepam Ur Cfm-mCnc
- 12361-2 - Oxazepam Ur Ql
- 16201-6 - Oxazepam Ur Cfm-mCnc
- 3654-1 - Flurazepam Ur Ql
- 16231-3 - Flurazepam Ur Cfm-mCnc
- 18187-5 - LORazepam Ur Ql
- 17088-6 - LORazepam Ur Cfm-mCnc
- 9351-8 - Alpraz Ur Ql
- 59615-5 - Alpraz Ur Cfm-mCnc
- 19245-0 - clonazePAM Ur Ql
- 16229-7 - clonazePAM Ur Cfm-mCnc
- 16206-5 - Temazepam Ur Ql Cfm
- 20559-1 - Temazepam Ur Cfm-mCnc
- 14192-9 - Triazolam Ur Ql
- 16232-1 - Triazolam Ur Cfm-mCnc
- 19586-7 - Midazolam Ur Ql Cfm
- 16233-9 - Midazolam Ur Cfm-mCnc
- 77202-0 - Laboratory comment Report
Result Turnaround Time
4-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Urine
Volume
20 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Plastic urine container
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Quantity not sufficient for analysis; incorrect specimen
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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