Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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Drug Screen – Corticosteroids (LC/MS)

Detection of corticosteroids by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. Targets include betamethasone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone, and triamcinolone acetonide.

NameDrug Screen – Corticosteroids (LC/MS)
Code1024
SectionAnalytical Chemistry
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Specimen

5 mL serum or 10 mL urine

Sampling Requirements

Remove serum from red cells and place in an additive free transport tube.

Collection Container

Serum: plastic or glass tube with no anticoagulant additives. 

Urine: sealed, leak-proof container.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs.

Special Instructions

Samples must be received in the testing lab / location by 3:30 p.m., otherwise samples will be held until the next scheduled test day. 

Price$90.50
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
College Station Tuesday, Thursday4 days