Analyte | Gravimetrically Weighted Value | Units | Stability (Days) |
---|---|---|---|
Alprazolam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
α-Hydroxyalprazolam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
Chlordiazepoxide | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
Clobazam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
Clonazepam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
7-Aminoclonazepam | 100 | ng/mL | n/a |
Diazepam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
Nordiazepam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
Estazolam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
Flunitrazepam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
7-Aminoflunitrazepam | 100 | ng/mL | n/a |
Flurazepam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
Desalkylflurazepam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
Hydroxyethylflurazepam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
Lorazepam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
Midazolam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
Nitrazepam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
7-Aminonitrazepam | 100 | ng/mL | n/a |
Oxazepam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
Temazepam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
Triazolam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
α-Hydroxytriazolam | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
Zolpidem | 100 | ng/mL | 25 days |
Product Contains: Alprazolam, α‑Hydroxyalprazolam, Chlordiazepoxide, Clobazam, Clonazepam, 7‑Aminoclonazepam, Diazepam, Nordiazepam, Estazolam, Flunitrazepam, 7‑Aminoflunitrazepam, Flurazepam, Desalkylflurazepam, Hydroxyethylflurazepam, Lorazepam, Midazolam, Nitrazepam, 7‑Aminonitrazepam, Oxazepam, Temazepam, Triazolam, α‑Hydroxytriazolam, Zolpidem
Matrix | Whole Blood |
Unit Size | 5x5mL |
Form | Lyophilized |
Shelf Life | 30 months |
Stability | (see insert) |
Storage | Store dried control material at 2-8ºC (35-46ºF). |
Benzodiazepines are class of anti-anxiety agents which interfere with the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Their effects include anti-anxiety, sedation, sleep, muscle relaxation and anticonvulsant activity. Long-term benzodiazepine therapy can be associated with addiction and withdrawal symptoms. In toxicology, all unknown cause deaths are screened for benzodiazepines. The specimen screened is usually whole blood.