Diphenhydramine, Urine
Test Mnemonic
UDIPHN
CPT Codes
- G0480 - QTY (1)
- 80375 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
Not Available
Aliases
- Benadryl
- Bendylate
- Gravol
- Sominex
- Benylin
- Dimenhydrinate
- Dramamine
- Nytol
- Panadol
- Unisom
Performing Laboratory
National Med Serv Inc
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Urine, random | Clean container | Ambient | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 month |
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
| Frozen | 24 months |
Days Performed
Mon - Sun
Turnaround Time
5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) |
Special Info
This test is New York State approved.
Clinical Info
Concentrations of diphenhydramine between 100 - 3,500 ng/mL were found in urine during the first 24 hours of ingestions of 100 mg of the drug.