PHENCYCLIDINE (PCP), SCREEN, URINE
Phencyclidine (Angel dust) is a drug of abuse with stimulant, depressant, hallucinogenic and analgesic properties. It can be self administered by smoking, nasal insufflation, intravenous injection or oral ingestion.
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Test Type:
Urine
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Pre-test Information:
No special preparation required
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Report Delivery:
Daily
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COCAINE & METABOLITE SCREEN, URINE
Cocaine is widely used by recreational drug abusers. This assay detects and confirms drug abuse involving cocaine. Presence of cocaine or its metabolite Benzoylecgonine in urine indicates use within the past 4 days. Since the half life of cocaine is 6 hrs, it will be present in urine 1 day after last use.
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Pre-test Information:
No special preparation required
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Report Delivery:
Daily
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FELBAMATE
Felbamate is an anticonvulsant drug used for the treatment of partial seizures in persons above 14 years of age. This assay is useful for determining whether a poor therapeutic response is attributable to non compliance or lack of drug effectiveness. It also monitors changes in serum levels due to interactions with coadministered drugs like Barbiturates and Phenytoin.
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Pre-test Information:
Ideal sampling time: 1 hour before next dose.
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Report Delivery:
Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2–3 weeks
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ALCOHOL (ETHANOL) SCREEN, SERUM
Alcohol is a CNS depressant and excess can lead to intoxication and possibly death. Each ounce of whisky / wine increases blood alcohol by 15-25 mg / dL. Women absorb alcohol much more rapidly than men and show a 35- 45% higher blood alcohol levels. Blood alcohol level is a better indicator of intoxication or impairment.
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Pre-test Information:
No special preparation required
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Report Delivery:
Daily
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DESIPRAMINE
Desipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant used in the treatment of Enuresis (involuntary urination) in childhood and severe Obsessive Compulsive Neurosis. The assay is useful for monitoring serum concentration during therapy, evaluating potential toxicity and patient compliance.
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Pre-test Information:
Recommended specimen: >12 hours post oral dose.
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Report Delivery:
Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2–3 weeks
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