Diazepam and Nordiazepam
Order Name
DIAZEPAM
Test Number: 3611375
Revision Date 10/18/2017
Test Number: 3611375
Revision Date 10/18/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Diazepam and Nordiazepam
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Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.4 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR green-top (heparin) tube. DO NOT USE A GEL-BARRIER TUBE. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant. Specimen Storage: Refrigerate Specimen Collection: Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Oral: peak; one hour after dose; I.V.: peak: 15 minutes after dose. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 1 day, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2-4 Days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 007989 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 007989 |
| CPT Code(s) | 80299 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |