S496

Test CODE NAME

S496

Diazepam and Nordiazepam

Methodology: Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Tue,Fri
Reported: 2-7 days
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation: Timing of specimen collection: Pre-dose (trough) draw - At steady state concentration 
Collect: Plain Red OR Lavender (K2 or K3EDTA) - 1 ml serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum or plasma to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Whole blood. Gel separator tubes, light blue (citrate), or yellow (SPS or ACD solution). Stability: After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Note: This test is approved for NY . 
Performing Lab 
ARUP Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 80152x2