Toxicology (Random Urine)
Alias: DOA
Discipline: Clinical Chemistry
Test information: Used in the investigation of patient taken an unknown substance. Please note we have a substantial routine "Drugs of Abuse Screen" that will pick up the most commonly used drugs. Therefore, this test is only used on a case by case basis where an extended screen is clinically required and requires discussion with the Duty Biochemist.
- Specimen Type(s)
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- Urine;
- Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
- N/A
- Specimen Container - Adult
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- Plain Universal / Yellow Top Monovette;
- Specimen Container - Paediatric
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- Plain Universal;
- Analytes
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- N/A;
- Part of a test profile?
- No
- Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory
- 5ml
- Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport
- Please contact the Duty Biochemist to discuss as a "Drugs of Abuse Screen" may be more appropriate.
- Maximum add on time
- N/A
- Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation
- Please see the report.
- UKAS number
- 8407
- UKAS accredited test?
- Yes
- Comments
- N/A
If you have any queries about a test or results interpretation please contact us.
Last updated: 29-11-2023