Laxative, Urine

Diagnostic Use

A screening test where laxative abuse is suspected.

Department

Toxicology

Delphic Registration Code

TOX

Turnaround Time

7 days

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10

No of Samples Required

1

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Urine

Minimum Volume (ml)

10

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Test Method

LC-QTOF

Non-Funded Test Cost

$326.83 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4826

The stimulant laxatives detected by this method are danthron, bisacodyl and its metabolite, phenolphthalein and rhein, the active moiety of the plant laxatives senna, cascara and aloes.

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