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Urine

Please Note IMPORTANT CHANGES from 01/01/2011 for the screening of drugs in urine:

´¡ÌýQUALITATIVE screening test (i.e. simply reported as PositiveÌý´Ç°ùÌýNegative) is performed for the following drugs/drug classes:

1. Amphetamine type substances

2. Barbiturates

3. Benzodiazepines

4. Cocaine Metabolites

5. Methadone

6. Opiates

7.Cannabinoids

If a QUANTITATIVE drug screen or confirmation of any detected (positive) result is required, the requesting doctor MUST contact RCH Biochemistry , Laboratory Services on 9345 6278 and forward a new request form stating either 'GCMS drug screen'Ìý²¹²Ô»å/´Ç°ùÌý'GCMS drug confirmation' clearly specifying the drug class.

LAB NOTES:

If requesting doctor requires QUANTITATIVE / Confirmation of any of the above drugs/drug classes, refer to Drug Screen Quantitation / Confirmation, Urine.

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