9318. Benzodiazepines (qualitative determination)
Important information
*The test is performed at Synevo laboratory in Germany
Description
Benzodiazepines are a group of drugs that are widely used in psychiatry and neurology. They reduce anxiety, improve sleep, relieve cramps, and relax muscles.
In case of overdose or deliberate use as drugs, they pose a huge threat to humans.
Determination of benzodiazepines in the blood makes it possible to confirm that a person is taking a drug with this group and plays an important role in the treatment of an overdose by them.
When and who needs the test?
- to identify drug use and drug addiction;
- to assess patient adherence to benzodiazepine treatment.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...