Biomarkers · Chemical
A plain-language description with its source has not been added for this biomarker yet. What the laboratories say about the tests that measure it is below.
What the laboratory says this test is for
Detection of in utero exposure to drugs of abuse consistent with maternal use during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy; Newborn (neonatal) toxicology.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 94488
What the laboratory says this test is for
Detection of in utero exposure to drugs of abuse consistent with maternal use during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy; Newborn (neonatal) toxicology.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 94484
What the laboratory says this test is for
Therapeutic drug monitoring of anxiolytic drug. Nordiazepam is the active metabolite of the parent drug. Elimination half-life is 20-90 hours.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 90853
What the laboratory says this test is for
Benzodiazepines are widely used as anxiolytics, sedative- hypnotics, muscle relaxants, and anticonvulsants. Benzodiazepines include drugs such as diazepam Valium®, chlordiazepoxide Librium®, oxazepam Serax®, lorazepam Ativan®, alprazolam Xanax®, clonazepam Clonopin® and triazolam Halcion®. Many common benzodiazepines are detected in urine by their metabolites oxazepam and nordiazepam. Psychological and physiological addictions, misuse and abuse of benzodiazepines have been described.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 70071
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