Update Type: Test Down or Delayed
Test Updated: 06/10/2026
Test Overview
Test Methodology

Methods used to identify various substances may include Spectrophotometry, GC, LC-MS/MS, and/or GC/MS.

Test Usage

Identify unknown drugs present in pills, powders, or liquids. Analysis of syringes or IV fluids.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday, day shift only
Analytic Time

8 hours

Soft Order Code
DRUGQ
MiChart Code
Drug Analysis, NON Blood/Urine (Pill, Powder, Syringe)
Synonyms
  • Drug Analysis, Pill
  • IV Fluid Analysis
  • Pill Analysis
  • Syringe Analysis
  • Toxicology, Pill or Powder Screen
  • Toxicology, Unidentified or Miscellaneous Substance
  • Unknown Drug Analysis
Laboratory
Clinical Core Laboratory
Section
Toxicology & Specialized Mass Spectrometry
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Unidentified Substance: Send pill, powder, or liquid in a clean plastic vial or the original container. Sample may be refrigerated or stored at room temperature. Miscellaneous Substance: Send IV bag or syringe in the original container. Sample may be refrigerated or stored at room temperature. The client may be asked to supply a control sample. Prior approval is required for all test requests sent by MLabs Clients and outpatients.

Additional Information

The laboratory will not perform testing on tissue (or meconium).

Billing
CPT Code
80307
Fee Code
33204
NY State Approved
No