Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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Drug Screen Qualitative Screen

Ordering information:

Note that this is for clinical, not forensic or legal use. We are not collecting or analysing to the AS/NZ 4308 standard, although we follow its recommendations where possible.

Urine screening for amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates and methadone. Will not detect other drugs or poisons.

A positive test will not necessarily distinguish between theraputic and illicit use of drugs.

A negative test does not indicate the abscence of the drugs specifically tested.

Alternate names:

amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, Drug Levels, methadone, opiates, UDS, Urine Drug screen

Laboratory:

Biochemistry

Test Code:

UDS

Specimen types:

Urine

Container types:

Sterile Jar

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Minimum Adult Volume:

5 mL

Frequency:

Weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

1 days

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW