AS/NZS 4308:2008

Procedures for specimen collection and the detection and quantitation of drugs of abuse in urine

This document has been re-assessed by the committee, and judged to still be up to date.

Ensures that the detection of drugs in urine meets the expectations for testing of specimens for medico-legal, workplace or court-directed purposes. Addresses appropriate procedures for the collection of urine, on-site screening, handling and dispatch of specimens to the laboratory for screening and confirmatory tests.

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Supersedes

AS/NZS 4308:2001 as of 19/03/2008

Publishing information

Status: CURRENT

Published: 18/03/2008

Pages: 40

Committee: CH/36

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Standards NZ References:

Overseas Standards References:

ISO 3696 Water for analytical laboratory use - Specification and test methods
AS 2162.1 Verification and use of volumetric apparatus - Part 1: General - Volumetric glassware
AS 2166 Laboratory glassware - One-mark pipettes
AS 4633 Medical laboratories - Particular requirements for quality and competence
NPAAC (National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council) Retention of laboratory records and diagnostic material
AS 2162.2 Verification and use of volumetric apparatus - Part 2: Guide to the use of piston-operated volumetric apparatu
AS 2167 Graduated straight pipettes
AS ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
AS 2164 Laboratory glassware - One-mark volumetric flasks

Citations

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Guidance for Managing Drug and Alcohol-Related Risks in Adventure Activities

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: How to test

Citation Context:
The preferred initial test for drugs is a urine test, followed up if necessary by blood testing. The urine test standard is AS/NZS4308:2008 Procedures for Specimen Collection and the Detection & Quantitation of Drugs of Abuse in Urine.

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