Urine toxicology screen (unknown drug screen)
Requests must be discussed with the Duty Biochemist, 0113 39 26922 (option 2). Can perform analysis of urine, oral fluid, tablets, powders or smoking products by liquid chromatography - time of flight mass spectrometry. Detects > 1,300 prescription medications, over-the-counter medications and drugs of abuse. Analysis is qualitative, not quantitative.
| Tube | 08 (UR) - Urine |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0253 |
| Additional Information | Requests must be discussed with the Duty Biochemist, 0113 39 26922 (option 2). |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by Birmingham City Hospital: 3 days. |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI (Test referred to: Birmingham) City Hospital |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Minimum Volume: 0.5mL. Instructions to lab: Must be discussed with Duty Biochemist. Store in fridge and send first class post, unless urgent. |
| Sample REQ | Urine |
| Ref. Range Notes | Tests is qualitative, not quantitative. Interpretation will be provided on the report. |
| Telepath | TOXU1R & SA1R |
