Prescription OTC Drug Screen (Sendout)
General Information
- Lab Name
- Prescription OTC Drug Screen
- Lab Code
- RPODS
- Epic Name
- Drug Screen, Prescription OTC (Sendout)
- External Test Id
- DSS
- Description
Useful For:
- Detection and identification of prescription or over the counter drugs frequently found in drug overdose or used with a suicidal intent
- Qualitatively identifying drugs present in the specimen; quantification of identified drugs, when available, may be performed upon client request
- List of drugs detected in this assay: Prescription and OTC Drug Screening List and LOD
This test is not intended for:
- Therapeutic drug monitoring or compliance testing.
- Employment-related testing.
- Drugs of abuse or illicit drug testing, including benzodiazepines, opioids, barbiturates, cocaine, amphetamine type stimulants.
- References
- Mayo Clinical & Interpretive Information: Drug Screen, Prescription/Over the Counter, Serum
- Synonyms
- DSS, SHDS
- Components
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Code Name RPODD Drug(s) Detected:
Interpretation
- Method
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
- Reference Range
- See individual components
- Ref. Range Notes
Reference Values: Drugs detected are presumptive. Additional testing may be required to confirm the presence of any drugs detected.
Interpretation:
The drugs that are detected by this test are listed in Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Screening List and Limits of Detection.
The pharmacology of each drug determines how the test should be interpreted. If a clinical interpretation is required, contact Mayo Clinic Laboratories at 800-533-1710 and ask to speak to a toxicology consultant.
Each report will indicate the drugs detected.
- Interferences and Limitations
Cautions: Specimens collected in serum gel tubes are not acceptable, as the drug/analyte can absorb on the gel and lead to falsely decreased concentrations.
- References
- Mayo Clinical & Interpretive Information: Drug Screen, Prescription/Over the Counter, Serum
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Blood
- Collection
-
10 mL blood in plain RED TOP tube
Unacceptable: Serum gel/SST tubes. The drug/analyte can absorb on the gel and lead to falsely decreased concentrations.
- Handling Instructions
Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and aliquot serum into a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum while awaiting shipment. Transport with a cold pack.
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days; Frozen: 14 days; Ambient: 3 hours.
Other Rejection Criteria: Serum from gel tube. Gross hemolysis, lipemia, and icterus are acceptable.
- Quantity
-
Requested: 2.75 mL serum
Minimum: 1.1 mL serum
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
Centrifuge sample and aliquot serum into a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.
Sendouts:
- Order Mayo Test: DSS
- Interfaced: Yes [Interface: 601; Worksheets: MARF]
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days; Frozen: 14 days; Ambient: 3 hours.
Other Rejection Criteria: Serum from gel tube. Gross hemolysis, lipemia, and icterus are acceptable.
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Sendouts Mayo Lab (RF)(MARF)
- Frequency
- Performed: Monday through Sunday. Reported: 3 days from sample receipt at Mayo Clinic Laboratories.
- Available STAT?
- No
- Performing Location(s)
-
Sendout Mayo Clinic Laboratories (Superior Drive)
800-533-17103050 Superior Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- G0482
- LOINC
- 20785-2