Drugs Detected:
This is a screening test that detects the following opiate class drugs:
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morphine and 6-monoacetylmorphine
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codeine and dihydrocodeine
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hydrocodone
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hydromorphone
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pholcodine
The assay does not differentiate between these drugs. If a positive result is obtained, mass spectrometry can be performed to determine the type of opiate present (e.g. morphine, codeine)
The following drugs may cause 'Opiate Detected' immunoassay at high levels
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naloxone
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suboxone
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oxycodone
Confirmation for the presence/absence of other opiate compound would require further definitive analysis. Please contact the Toxicology laboratory if required.
Ingestion of some types of poppy seed cake can produce a positive result.
Drugs not detected by Opiate immunoassay
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Methadone
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pethidine
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tramadol
Please request these specifically if required.
Also see Drug Screen (for Clinical Management) and Drug Screen (for Evidential Purposes).
Drug Screen- Clinical management
Drug Screen- Evidential purposes