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HelpTest Code LAB1977 Urine Drug Screen-Comprehensive (HMC)
Additional Codes
DRUG SC U
Clinical System Name
Urine Drug Screen-Comprehensive (HMC)
Synonyms
Chloral Hydrate - Urine
Comprehensive Drug Screen
Drug Sc U
Drug Screen, Comprehensive
Drug Screen, Urine with THC
Tox screen
Tox Screen, Urine
Urine Drug Screen
Urine Drug Screen, HMC TAT >4 Hrs
Urine Tox Screen
UTXS
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Urine
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Top Container
Preferred Vol: 10.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 7.0 mL
Note: Breast milk is NOT accepted.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Breast milk
Spin: N
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage Location: Transfer at least 7.0 mL of urine into a sterile screw-top container. If ordered STAT: when a Sendouts team member is present, notify them IMMEDIATELY, otherwise IMMEDIATELY send sample directly to HMC for testing. All orders from the ED should be considered STAT. If ordered routine, and is not from ED, place sample in CPA freezer send-outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Transfer at least 7 mL urine in sterile screw-top container. Freeze sample and transport at -20 C.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Room temp | N |
| Refrigerated | 24 h | |
| Frozen | 7 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | Daily | 1 - 4 d (same day for STAT samples, <8 hr) |
Performing Laboratory
Harborview Medical Center
Harborview Medical Center Stat Lab
325 9th Ave, GWH-47
Ground West Hospital, Room 47
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
For STAT Inquiries, refer to Phone Number: (206) 744-3451
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
80307
Methodology
Method: GC/MS
Analytical Volume: 7.0 mL urine
Limitations:
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Comprehensive Drug Screen, Urine |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | UDRSCG |
| Instructions: | See protocol for STAT send outs. If not ordered STAT, send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier. |
Description
Test is for salicylates, acetaminophen, amphetamines, barbiturates, phenothiazines, methadone, morphine, codeine, darvon, benzodiazepines, tricyclic antidepressants, THC, and approximately 150 other drugs and compounds. A full list is available in the Laboratory. Testing is not useful for determining ingestion of plants, mushrooms, organophosphates, pesticides, or metals. Testing for legal purposes in not available through HMC. Method is affected by very dilute urine.