Benzodiazepines, Urine
BENZO
Information
Drug Monitoring, Benzodiazepines, Screen, Urine. This test measures levels of benzodiazepine metabolites in urine. The benzodiazepine class of drugs are traditionally classified as depressants. They are used therapeutically to produce sedation, induce sleep, relieve anxiety, treat muscle spasms, and to prevent seizures. In general, benzodiazepines act as hypnotics in high doses, anxiolytics in moderate doses, and sedatives in low doses.
Components: Alpha-Hydroxyalprazolam, Alpha-Hydroxymidazolam, Alpha-Hydroxytriazolam, Alprazolam
Methodology
LC/MS-MS
Specimen Required
Urine. Minimum Volume: 0.5 (1) mL
Stability: Room Temperature – 1 Day, Refrigerated – 7 Days
CPT Code(s)
See individual component