Benzodiazepine Screen (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

DIAZ

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7733

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Gel seperator tubes are not acceptable. Collect trough specimen just before dose.

Sample Stability

Stable for at least one week at 2-8°C and one month at -20°C

Synonyms

Diazepam
Clobazam
Clonazepam

Turnaround Time

1 week

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain(Microtainer)

Acceptable

• Heparin (Microtainer)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Contact Information