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Laxative Screen Urine (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Laxative Screen (urine)

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

LAX

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Urine random

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

50 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

This screen is only reliable when urine is collected within 24 hrs of laxative ingestion.

The laxative screen is only able to detect stimulant laxatives such as bisacodyl, phenolphthalein, danthron and the naturally occurring anthraquinone glycosides.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

External Laboratory:

Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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