Benzodiazepines Screen
Order Name
BENZ SC
Test Number: 4301800
Revision Date 04/26/2021
Test Number: 4301800
Revision Date 04/26/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Benzodiazepines Screen
|
CEDIA | 46976-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen stability: Ambient 8 hours. Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 1 month | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for monitoring toxicity in overdose cases. |
| CPT Code(s) | 80307 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |