Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Toxicology and forensic analysis
Specimen container paediatric:
Random urine sample (plain container)
Specimen container adult:
Random urine sample (plain container)
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 mL
Minimum volume adult:
1 mL
Other Info:
Referral Laboratory: Toxicology Laboratory, The Academic Centre, Llandough Hospital, Penarth, Cardiff CF64 2XX
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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