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Pseudonyms

Phenolphthalein, Bisacodyl, Senna, Cascara, Frangula, Aloes, Danthron.

Collection Requirements

10 ml Urine (random)

Tube Colour

Urine (random)

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

No

Department

Biochemistry

Reference Interval

N/A

Availability

Fortnightly

Fee

Medicare rebatable Item No. 66623

Notes

Note: The laxative screen is only able to detect stimulant laxatives such as biscodyl,collected within 24 hrs of laxative ingestion. This screen is reliable only when urine is collected within 24hrs of laxative ingestion.

Test code: LAXA

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