Test Code DSCRM Drug Screen, Prescription/Over the Counter, Serum
Additional Codes
MAYO: DSS
EPIC: LAB2811
Reporting Name
Drug Screen, Prescription/OTC, SUseful 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
This test is not intended for therapeutic drug monitoring or compliance testing.
This test is not intended for use in employment-related testing.
This test is not useful for drugs of abuse or illicit drug testing, including benzodiazepines, opioids, barbiturates, cocaine, amphetamine type stimulants.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterSpecimen Type
Serum RedOrdering Guidance
This test is not performed using chain of custody. For chain-of-custody testing, order DSSX / Drug Screen, Prescription/Over the Counter, Chain of Custody, Serum.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST tubes are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2.75 mL
Collection Instructions: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days | ||
Ambient | 3 hours |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
Drugs detected are presumptive. Additional testing may be required to confirm the presence of any drugs detected.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80307
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
DSS | Drug Screen, Prescription/OTC, S | 20785-2 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
31072 | Drugs detected: | 20785-2 |
31168 | Chain of Custody | 77202-0 |
Report Available
3 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Secondary ID
8421Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.