ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Oxazepam, Serum or Plasma : 0091387

Mnemonic: OXAZEP

Methodology: Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-6 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red or lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 80154
Cross References: Oxazepam (Oxazepam, Serum or Plasma), Serax® (Oxazepam, Serum or Plasma)