Test Directory

Test Code
ETS
Test Name
Expanded Toxicology Screen, Qualitative, Whole Blood
CPT Codes
80307
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Clinical Utility

Used to identify drugs present in whole blood.

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen

Container

Volume

Whole Blood

Grey Top* (Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Oxalate)

5 mL

Whole Blood

Lavender Top (EDTA)

5 mL

*Preferred Specimen

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

Causes for Rejection

Specimens collected in separator tubes will be rejected. 

Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Quadrupole Time Of Flight-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-QTOF-MS/MS) and Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Limitations
  • Drug Screening for > 150 analytes. The following is a general list of classes included:
    • Amphetamines
    • Anticholinergics
    • Anticonvulsants
    • Antidepressants
    • Antihistamines
    • Antihypertensives
    • Antipsychotics
    • Anxiolytics
    • Benzodiazepines
    • Cardiovascular Agents
    • Hallucinogens
    • Muscle Relaxants
    • Narcotic Analgesics (Opioid and Non-Opioid)
    • NSAIDs
    • Sedative Hypnotics
    • Stimulants.
  • For a detailed list of specific drugs and/or metabolites with detection limits, please contact Toxicology at HNL Lab Medicine.
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Testing Schedule
Routine, 2 times per week