Drug Screen, Prescription/OTC, Serum
| Abbrev Code: | DSS | ||
| Order Code: | LAB1074 | Order Name: | Prescription/OTC Drug Screen, Serum (DSS) |
| Synonyms: | LHE LAB349 | ||
| Methodology: | Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80307 x1, 80307 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Fri; testing is performed 7 days/week. Results are reported within 4 days. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed using an analyte specific reagent. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 6 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.4 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Collected in gel tubes; gross hemolysis; gross lipemia, gross icterus. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and separate within 2 hours. Aliquot 3 mL, 1.1 mL minimum. Immediately store in refrigerator. |
| Stability: | 14 days refrigerated (preferred) or frozen; 3 hours at room temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Mayo) |
| Referral Lab number: | DSS |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Drugs detected are presumptive. Additional testing may be required to confirm the presence of any drugs detected.
Interpretation: The drugs and limits of detection are listed in Prescription and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drug Screens on the Mayo Web Site. |
| Use: | Test not intended for therapeutic drug monitoring, compliance testing, employment-related testing or for drugs of abuse. |
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