Order Code TBSU Targeted Benzodiazepine Screen, Random, Urine
Additional Testing Requirements
In most cases, no additional testing is needed after the qualitative targeted benzodiazepine test is performed if the parent drug or metabolites found are consistent with the patient's prescribed medications. However, if unexpected benzodiazepine parent or metabolites are found, confirmatory testing can be requested at an additional charge.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative
Useful For
Determining compliance or identifying illicit benzodiazepine drug use
This test is not intended for employment-related testing.
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
LPPB | List prescribed benzodiazepines | No | Yes |
TABSU | Targeted Benzodiazepine Screen, U | No | Yes |
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry, High-Resolution Accurate Mass (LC-MS/MS HRAM)
Reporting Name
Targeted Benzodiazepine Screen, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
Frozen | 28 days | |
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Not detected (Positive results are reported with qualitative "Present" results)
Cutoff concentrations:
Alprazolam: 10 ng/mL
Alpha-hydroxyalprazolam: 10 ng/mL
Alpha-hydroxyalprazolam glucuronide: 50 ng/mL
Chlordiazepoxide: 10 ng/mL
Clobazam: 10 ng/mL
N-Desmethylclobazam: 200 ng/mL
Clonazepam: 10 ng/mL
7-Aminoclonazepam: 10 ng/mL
Diazepam: 10 ng/mL
Nordiazepam: 10 ng/mL
Flunitrazepam: 10 ng/mL
7-Aminoflunitrazepam: 10 ng/mL
Flurazepam: 10 ng/mL
2-Hydroxy ethyl flurazepam: 10 ng/mL
Lorazepam: 10 ng/mL
Lorazepam glucuronide: 50 ng/mL
Midazolam: 10 ng/mL
Alpha-hydroxy midazolam: 10 ng/mL
Oxazepam: 10 ng/mL
Oxazepam glucuronide: 50 ng/mL
Prazepam: 10 ng/mL
Temazepam: 10 ng/mL
Temazepam glucuronide: 50 ng/mL
Triazolam: 10 ng/mL
Alpha-hydroxy triazolam: 10 ng/mL
Zolpidem: 10 ng/mL
Zolpidem phenyl-4-carboxylic acid: 10 ng/mL
Method Description
The urine sample is diluted with internal standard and then analyzed by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry using a high-resolution accurate mass orbitrap detector.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
G0480
80347 (if appropriate for select payers)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.