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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

DRSC

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Test performed at:

Alfred Hospital

Collection & Request Instructions:

A Blood Drug screen includes a qualitative test for Tricyclic Antidepressants and quantitative tests for Ethanol and Paracetamol.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

RoomTemp within Alfred/Esky from External sites

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66806