Laxative Abuse Screen (Urine)

Referring Laboratory

SENDAWAYS - Chromatography

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ULAX

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5896

Synonyms

Laxative (Urine), laxative, danthron, bisacodyl

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Specimen Container

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

20

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

10

The stimulant laxatives detected by this method are danthron, bisacodyl and its metabolite, phenolphthalein and rhein, the active moiety of the plant laxatives senna, cascara and aloes.

Store in the fridge and send at 2-8°C

Any queries please contact the Section Leader/Technical Specialist SCP- Chromatography

Specimen Transport Instructions for Referring Laboratories:
20mL urine, minimum aliquot 10mL.
Store in the fridge and send at 2-8°C

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