The Serum drug screen is an ideal choice of a screen for drugs that are frequently ingested in overdose incidents. It facilitates in proper treatment through identification and quantitation of drugs. This is true especially when the patient's history, discovery of pills, and the circumstances of the case suggest that one or more of the following drugs may be involved.

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS

7 ml serum (5 ml min) - Use of EDTA (Lavender top) and/or plain. Red top tube is highly recommended.

METHODOLOGY: GC-FID, GC-TSD, TLC, SPEC

FEE: $129.50

STAT FEE: $75.00

DRUGS ANALYZED: : For quantitative analysis of drugs other than the ones listed below, an extra charge depending on type of drug(s) (See Test/List fee section) will be added.

Acetaminophen
Barbiturates (i.e. Butalbital, Pentobarbital)
Benzodiazepines (i.e. Diazepam, Alparazolam, Librium)
Carbamates (i.e. Meprobamate, Carisoprodol)
Placidyl
Salicylates (Aspirin)
Tricyclics Antidepressants (i.e. Amitriptyline, Prozac)
Volatiles (Acetone, Ethanol, Isopropanol, Methanol)