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Drug Screen – Unknowns (LC/MS)

Description

Detection of a variety of drugs in submitted samples. This screen is designed to detect drugs not indicated in other TVMDL Drug Screens. Some of the drugs included in this test are from the following drug classes:

  • Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Long-acting Tranquilizers
  • Sedatives
  • Corticosteroids
  • Anabolic Steroids
  • Beta-adrenergic Agonists
  • Local Anesthetics
  • Antihistamines
  • Beta Blockers
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Vasodilators
  • Antipsychotics
  • Analgesics
  • Diuretics
  • Stimulants
  • Anxiolytic Drugs

This test does not include detection of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), salicylic acid, or salicylates. For these drugs, please also request Drug Screen – NSAIDs (1029).

A tissue/feed prep fee will be added to tissue and feed specimens. 

Code1544
SectionAnalytical Chemistry
SpeciesBovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Equine, Feline, Non Animal, Ovine, Porcine
Specimen

One or more of the following: 

  • 5 mL serum
  • 10 mL urine
  • 10 g liver or stomach content, livestock feed, pet food
Sampling Requirements

None

Collection Container
  • Serum or urine: glass or plastic tube with no anticoagulant additives. 
  • Tissue, GI content, feed: sealed, leak-proof plastic container or bag. A tissue/feed prep fee will be added to tissue and feed specimens. 
Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs.

Special Instructions

The testing schedule reflects days that extractions are initiated. Samples must be received in the testing section by 3:30 pm the day prior to the scheduled test day, otherwise samples will be held until the next scheduled test day. Turnaround time represents the estimated number of business days needed for complete extraction, sample preparation, instrument analysis, quality review, and data interpretation.
 
Samples deemed suspicious from initial screening will be subject to confirmatory testing. Turnaround time for confirmation can vary and may extend to several weeks depending on the availability of reference standards through approved vendors, the complexity of required analytical and extraction methods, and applicable safety or regulatory considerations. In some cases, consultation may be required prior to proceeding with confirmation, and confirmation testing may be delayed or declined based on these factors.
 
Quantitation of a positive sample can be performed for an additional fee and may extend turnaround times.

A tissue/feed prep fee will be added to tissue and feed specimens. 

Price$130.00
Schedule
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