Useful for general screening in contexts of compliance and/or abuse. A screen with reflex testing is the preferred method for ruling out zolpidem exposure. For follow-up testing of a presumptive result, Zolpidem, Urine, Quantitative (2012319) is preferred.
- Patient Preparation
- Collect
- Random urine.
- Specimen Preparation
- Transfer 4 mL urine with no additives or preservatives to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 2 mL)
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- Room temperature.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Samples collected in tube with additives or preservatives.
- Remarks
- Stability
- Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 3 years
For medical purposes only; not valid for forensic use.
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2012212 | Screen, Urine Interpretation | 54247-2 |
2012301 | Zolpidem, Urn, Screen | 33339-3 |