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URINE DRUG SCREEN

Alternate Names: Urine Drug Screen
Test includes: Phencyclidine (PCP)
Benzodiazepines
Cocaine metabolites
Amphetamines
Cannabinoids (THC)
Opiates
Barbituates
Methadone
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)
Performed: Daily, 24 Hours
Methodology: EIA (EMIT)
Turnaround Time: Routine: 4 Hours

Container / Specimen Requirements

Urine
    Container / Tube: Clean screw-cap container
    Minimum Volume: 1 ml
Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: None
Preparation of Patient: None
Reference Range: Negative

Cutoff concentration for positive:

        
Phencyclidine (PCP): 25 ng/ml
Benzodiazepines: 300 ng/ml
Cocaine: 300 ng/ml
Amphetamines: 1000 ng/ml
THC: 50 ng/ml
Opiates: 300 ng/ml
Barbituates: 300 ng/ml
Methadone: 300 ng/ml
Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA): 1000 ng/ml
Causes for Specimen Rejection:  Improper labeling
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