Benzodiazepines Confirmation, Quantitative, Serum or Plasma
Use
Detect presence of benzodiazepine class drugs
Special Instructions
Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube. Specimen submission should occur promptly to ensure accuracy of results, noting that submission should occur at room temperature if it is within three days, otherwise refrigeration or freezing is required.
Limitations
The test may have limitations in detecting very low concentrations of certain benzodiazepines or their metabolites due to sensitivity levels of the methodology used. Additionally, the interpretation of results may be complicated by cross-reactivity with other substances or by the presence of benzodiazepines not included in the test panel. Discrepancies due to specimen handling and transport conditions can also affect the reliability of results. Ensure adherence to proper specimen collection and handling protocols to mitigate such issues.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 46976-7
- 26784-9
- 59721-1
- 16757-7
- 59730-2
- 59750-0
- 59622-1
- 9776-6
- 21193-8
- 59611-4
- 59762-5
- 59703-9
- 46979-1
- 46980-9
- 73826-0
- 59711-2
- 59640-3
- 28059-4
Result Turnaround Time
5-10 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube
Collection Instructions
Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.