Test Overview
Clinical Utility
Broad-spectrum urine drug screening identifies a wide range of drugs of misuse and prescription drugs, Urine drug testing is indicated in many scenarios including 1) confirming opioid use at baseline; 2) ensuring adherence to medication; and 3) screening for unregulated drug use or identifying unexpected exposure during treatment.
Method
Liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight (LC-qTOF)
Result Included
The current list of drugs and/or metabolites analyzed and their corresponding limits of detection can be accessed here
Specimen
Specimen Type
UrineContainers
Collection Containers
Sterile Container
Volume
Sample Volume
5.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send cold.
Additional Information
Provision of expected drugs and/or suspected illicit drugs will assist analytical interpretation of results.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | 30 days | 30 days |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
3 days
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DS USTM | Broad Spectrum Toxicology Screen (LC-MS), Urine | 64647 |
Test Version
Last Updated
2024-11-14