Random Urine

Clear top tube

5 mL random urine

Test cannot be added to a urine sample previously utilized for urinalysis testing (LAB1160, LAB1164, LAB8379).

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Negative

Test cut-off: 5 ng/mL for norbuprenorphine (metabolite).

If result is reported as Interference, use "Specimen unable to be analyzed due to presence of interferent. Questions can be directed to the Pathology Chemistry resident (pager #3724)."

Drug of abuse screening tests are to be used for medical purposes only and not for non-medical purposes (e.g., employee, competitive athlete, or forensic testing).

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There is the possibility that other substances and/or factors may interfere with the test and cause erroneous results (e.g., technical or procedural errors). Call the lab at 319-356-3527 for additional information.

Homogenous Enzyme Immunoassay

Submit urine in leak-proof plastic container.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.

Refrigerate.

Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.