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HelpTest ID TEMZS Temazepam and Oxazepam, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (Serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reporting Name
Temazepam and Oxazepam, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Ambient | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Report Available
3 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| TEMZS | Temazepam and Oxazepam, S | 11024-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 623017 | Temazepam | 10343-2 |
| 623018 | Oxazepam | 3886-9 |
Useful For
Assessing compliance
Monitoring for appropriate therapeutic level
Assessing temazepam toxicity
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80299
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Reference Values
Therapeutic concentrations
Temazepam: 600-1100 ng/mL at 1 hour
Cutoff concentrations by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry:
Temazepam: 10 ng/mL
Oxazepam: 10 ng/mL
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)