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Drugs of Abuse (Random Urine)

Alias: DOA, toxicology

Discipline: Clinical Chemistry

Test information: This panel contains >30 DOAs (inc prescription & 'legal-highs') The DOA panel is regularly updated with new patterns of abused drugs. OPIATES: Morphine, Codeine, Dihydrocodeine (DHC) & Heroin metabolite (6-MAM). OPIOIDS: Methadone, Methadone metabolite (EDDP), Buprenorphine, Norbuprenorphine, Fentanyl & Tramadol COCAINE: Benzoylecgonine (BZE). CANNABINOIDS: Cannabis (THC-COOH). AMPHETAMINES: Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, MDMA (Ecstasy) &Mephedrone (meow meow). BENZODIAZEPINES (& Z DRUGS): Diazepam, Nordiazepam, Oxazepam, Temazepam, Lorazepam, Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Etizolam, Zopiclone. OTHERS: Pregabalin, Gabapentin, Mirtazapine, Quetiapine, Promethazine, Ketamine & Thebaine (poppy seed).

Specimen Type(s)
  • Urine;
Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
N/A
Specimen Container - Adult
  • Plain Universal / Yellow Top Monovette;
Specimen Container - Paediatric
  • Plain Universal;
Analytes
  • N/A;
Part of a test profile?
No
Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory
5ml
Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport
N/A
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

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Last updated: 11-09-2023