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HelpOrder Code PDSU Drug Screen, Prescription/Over the Counter, Random, Urine
Reporting Name
Drug Screen, Prescription/OTC, UUseful For
Qualitative detection and identification of prescription or over-the-counter drugs frequently found in drug overdose or used with a suicidal intent
Providing, when possible, the identification of all drugs in the specimen
This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
This test is not intended for therapeutic compliance testing. The assay's limits of detection have been established for drugs at overdose levels, which are generally much higher than therapeutic concentrations.
This test is not useful for drugs of abuse or illicit drug testing, including benzodiazepines, opioids, barbiturates, cocaine, and amphetamine type stimulants.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
UrineOrdering Guidance
This test is not performed using chain of custody. For chain-of-custody testing, order PDSUX / Drug Screen, Prescription/Over the Counter, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative. Specimens containing preservative may be canceled.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days | ||
| Ambient | 3 hours |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
Drugs detected are presumptive. Additional testing may be required to confirm the presence of any drugs detected.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT Code Information
80307
Method Description
Screening is by gas chromatography mass spectroscopy.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Method Name
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.