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 |  |
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Collection Instructions: | Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab |
Minimum Adult Volume: | 5 mL |
Frequency: | Weekly |
Result Turnaround Time: | 1 days |
Laboratory Use Only |
Accessing Results
EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.
Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.
To access Auscare, see instructions.
Forms & Collection Guides
Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form
Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.
Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.
Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions
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