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Diazepam
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | MOLT |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | HPLC |
| Collection Instructions | Do NOT use a serum separator tube. |
| Container type | Red top (Gold top unacceptable) |
| Amount to Collect | 4 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 2 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 1 mL serum |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Collected in Gold top |
| Processing notes | Refrigerate. Order Quest # 94130 |
| Units | mg/L |
| Normal range | Therapeutic: 0.1-2.5 mg/L for the SUM of the parent drug and its metabolite |
| Critical value | Quest Priority-1: Diazepam + Norazepam ≥ 3.0 mg/L |
| Synonyms | Valium; nordiazepam; oxazepam; Desmethyldiazepam; |
| Turn around times | Test performed Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Turnaround time: 2-4 days. |
| Additional information | Includes nordiazepam and oxazepam. Potentially toxic: > 2.5. |
| CPT coding | 80154-90 |
| Last Updated | 3/19/2009 7:46:27 AM |
| Entry Number | 304 |
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