Drugs of Abuse (Illicit drug screen, Urine toxicology)
Chemical Pathology
Notes
Drugs of Abuse screening in urine for clinical purposes only is available through this laboratory.
Sample requirements
A minimum of 5mL urine taken into a 30mL white top Universal
Storage/transport
Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory. If unavoidable, specimens can be stored refrigerated overnight.
Required information
Relevant clinical details including reason for the request. Please specify drugs requiring confirmation.
Turnaround times
Samples are sent to a referral laboratory for analysis with results expected back within 2 weeks.
Reference ranges
Drugs reported as detected or not detected.
Further information
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Page last updated 28/07/2025