Urine Drug Screen
4003
cpt
normal turn-around time
assays included
specimen type
minimum required
UDS
80307, 80324, 80346, 80348, 80353, 80354, 80358, 80359, 80361, 80365, 82570
24 hours
AMP, BAR, BUP, BZO, COC, mAMP/MET, MDMA, MOP300, MTD, OXY, PCP, THC (OX, pH, SG)
Urine
2/3 of laboratory-provided cup
collection instructions
Collect urine in the laboratory-provided container.
Ensure proper labeling with at least two patient identifiers.
Transport the specimen at room temperature to the laboratory within 1-2 hours of collection.
collection instructions
Contaminated Specimen: Urine contaminated with feces, menstrual blood, or external contaminants.
Improper Labeling: Specimen must be labeled with at least two patient identifiers.
Insufficient Quantity: Not enough urine collected for testing.
clinical significance
Urine drug screening for multiple drug classes is essential for various purposes such as pre-employment screening, monitoring compliance in pain management or addiction treatment programs, assessing suspected drug intoxication or overdose, and forensic investigations. Results provide valuable information for healthcare providers and employers to make informed decisions regarding patient care and safety.