Investigation Name:Drugs of Abuse (DOA)

Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:No

E-Requesting Tab:Other

Minimum Sample Volume:10ml

Expected Turnaround Time:7 working days from receipt

Test Code:DAU

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:N/A

Complex Reference Range:Drugs of abuse screening includes : Opiates : Morphine, Codeine, Dihydrocodeine(DHC), Heroin metabolite (6-MAM) Opioids: Methadone, Methadone metabolite (EDDP), Buprenorphine, Norbuprenorphine, Fentanyl, Tramadol Cocaine : Benzoylecgonine (BZE) Cannabinoids : Cannabis (THC-COOH) Amphetamine : inc. Amphetamine, Metamphetamine, MDMA (Ecstasy), Mephedrone (meow meow) Benzodiazepines (& Z-drugs) : Diazepam, Nordiazepam, Oxazepam, Temazepam, Lorazepam, Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Etizolam, Zopiclone Others : Pregablin, Gabapentin, Mirtazapine, Quetiapine, Promethazine, Ketamine, Thebaine (poppy seed)

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Random urine sample LAB INSTRUCTIONS: If agreed in advance to send blood,separate into Z5

Reference Laboratory Details:Clinical Biochemistry Department, City Hospital, Dudley Road, BIRMINGHAM. B18 7QH. (Tel:0121 507 4271/SD *3233 Ext 4271)

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:CITC