Department
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
OD
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0938
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
7 days 2-8°C
Associated Tests
Synonyms
Urine Drug Screen, Benzodiazepine, Cannabinoid, Ethanol, Opiates, Amphetamines type substances
Turnaround Time
1 day
Available 24 hours
Specimen Type
- Urine
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Acceptable
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
3
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
2
Pre-testing Requirements
Urine specimen (Casual/Random) - whenever possible please request an overdose drug screen on the earliest specimen.
Additional Specimen Information
To help the laboratory when requesting overdose tests, please list all medications or drugs you suspect have been taken.
A blood specimen is only useful when a quantitative analytical technique for a particular drug is available, and a quantitation would be of use.
Last updated: 11/06/2026