Synthetic Cannabinoids
Alias: toxicology
Discipline: Clinical Chemistry
Test information: This is NOT the same test as 'traditional' Cannabis which is included in the urine DOA screen.
The detection window for synthetic cannabinoids in blood is approximately 1-2 days. This test detects the six synthetic cannabinoid compounds used currently in the UK.
- Specimen Type(s)
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- Blood;
- Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
- N/A
- Specimen Container - Adult
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- Purple Top BD;
- Specimen Container - Paediatric
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- Lilac Top Microtainer BD;
- Analytes
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- N/A;
- Part of a test profile?
- N/A
- Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory
- 1ml
- Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport
- None
- 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