Pathology Handbook

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Urine Drug Screen
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Urine Drug Screen

Alternative Names:

UDS
Drug Screen Urine
UDRSC

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

UDRSC or outside (OGCMS or UDRSO)

Specimen Types:

Urine random

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

50 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Includes screening for Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Cannabinoids, Amphetamine Type Substances (Sympathomimetic Amines, Amphetamine and Amphetamine type substances), Opiates & Cocaine Metabolites plus a general qualitative UPLC/QTof (or GCMS screen).

In addition to the above the urine drug screen is able to screen for a range of NSAIDs, diuretics, methadone and buprenorphine. Contact the Clinical Biochemistry drug laboratory for further information.

Further Information on Drug Identifcation.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays