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HelpTest Code TBSU Targeted Benzodiazepine Screen, Random, Urine
Additional Testing Requirements
In most cases, no additional testing is needed after the qualitative targeted benzodiazepine test is performed if the parent drug or metabolites found are consistent with the patient's prescribed medications. However, if unexpected benzodiazepine parent or metabolites are found, confirmatory testing can be requested at an additional charge.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative
Useful For
Determining compliance or identifying illicit benzodiazepine drug use
This test is not intended for employment-related testing.
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LPPB | List prescribed benzodiazepines | No | Yes |
| TABSU | Targeted Benzodiazepine Screen, U | No | Yes |
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry, High-Resolution Accurate Mass (LC-MS/MS HRAM)
Reporting Name
Targeted Benzodiazepine Screen, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Clinical Information
Benzodiazepines represent a large family of medications used to treat a wide range of disorders from anxiety to seizures, and they are also used in pain management. With a high risk for abuse and diversion, professional practice guidelines recommend compliance monitoring for these medications using urine drug tests. However, traditional benzodiazepine immunoassays suffer from a lack of cross-reactivity with all the benzodiazepines, so many compliant patients taking either clonazepam (Klonopin) or lorazepam (Ativan) may screen negative by immunoassay but are positive when confirmatory testing is done. The new targeted benzodiazepine screening test provides a more sensitive and specific test to check for compliance to all the commonly prescribed benzodiazepines and looks for both the parent drug and its metabolites in the urine.
Reference Values
Not detected
Cutoff concentrations:
Alprazolam: 10 ng/mL
Alpha-hydroxyalprazolam: 10 ng/mL
Alpha-hydroxyalprazolam glucuronide: 50 ng/mL
Chlordiazepoxide: 10 ng/mL
Clobazam: 10 ng/mL
N-Desmethylclobazam: 200 ng/mL
Clonazepam: 10 ng/mL
7-Aminoclonazepam: 10 ng/mL
Diazepam: 10 ng/mL
Nordiazepam: 10 ng/mL
Flunitrazepam: 10 ng/mL
7-Aminoflunitrazepam: 10 ng/mL
Flurazepam: 10 ng/mL
2-Hydroxy ethyl flurazepam: 10 ng/mL
Lorazepam: 10 ng/mL
Lorazepam glucuronide: 50 ng/mL
Midazolam: 10 ng/mL
Alpha-hydroxy midazolam: 10 ng/mL
Oxazepam: 10 ng/mL
Oxazepam glucuronide: 50 ng/mL
Prazepam: 10 ng/mL
Temazepam: 10 ng/mL
Temazepam glucuronide: 50 ng/mL
Triazolam: 10 ng/mL
Alpha-hydroxy triazolam: 10 ng/mL
Zolpidem: 10 ng/mL
Zolpidem phenyl-4-carboxylic acid: 10 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
3 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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
80347
G0480 (if appropriate)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.