Diazepam (Valium) + Metabolite

Test Code:  DIAZEP
Assay Schedule:  Daily
Reporting Schedule:  5 days
CPT:  80154x2

Collection

Specimen(s):
  • Serum or Plasma

Acceptable Container(s):
  • Clot Activator (red top)
  • K3 EDTA (lavender top)
  • K3 EDTA (pink top)

Volume:
  • Preferred: 1.0mL
  • Minimum: 0.5mL

Stability:
  • Ambient: 1 week
  • Refrigerated: 1 week
  • Frozen: 2 months

Processing & Shipping

Specimen Processing:
Allow red top to clot for 20-30 minutes. Centrifuge immediately and separate serum or plasma into a transport tube. Freeze immediately.

Shipping Instructions:
Ship frozen

Rejection Criteria:
Gel-barrier tubes are unacceptable.

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