Benzodiazepines Confirmation, Random, Urine

Casandra

Casandra Test Code MC41349Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab Mayo Clinic LabLab Test ID BNZUCPT Codes 0480, 80339, 80347, 80368

Benzodiazepines Confirmation, Random, Urine

Clinical Use

Use

This test is useful for detecting drug use involving benzodiazepines such as alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam, diazepam, and other related compounds. Benzodiazepines are drugs frequently prescribed in western countries due to their efficacy, safety, minimal side effects, and demand for sedative agents. This test can detect parent drugs and their metabolites to support clinical assessments of benzodiazepine use or abuse.

Special Instructions

Not provided.

Limitations

This test may not detect all metabolites of benzodiazepines if sample integrity is compromised, such as through hemolysis or icterus. Moreover, STAT requests are not accepted, potentially affecting clinical turnaround time for urgent assessments. The extensive metabolism of benzodiazepines might result in the non-detection of the parent compound, presenting challenges in interpretation of low concentrations.

Test Details

New York Approved