We offer three analysis packages with well-known analyses, which you can read more about below.
If you need a completely new analysis, we also offer analysis development.
The analysis detects 50 toxicologically relevant substances (both medicines and drugs of abuse). The content of substances is continuously adjusted according to the development of the substance market in Denmark. In addition, the analysis also contains transformation products (metabolites) for some of the substances.
The analysis is carried out with mass spectrometry and is thus a specific analysis (verifying/confirmatory). The analysis is not quantitative.
Name | Addiction analysis (specific qualitative analysis of 50 drugs) | |||
Response | Normal: 7 days. | |||
Accredited | Yes | |||
Indication | On suspicion of misuse of unknown substances. | |||
Order | EHR or via order form | |||
Sample | ||||
Specimen | Blood | |||
Sample quantity | Whole blood: 3 ml | |||
Test tubes | Thoroughbred: Citrate tube; dry glass without addition or gel; | |||
Sample handling | Marked with name, CPR number, date and time of sampling. The sample should NOT be centrifuged. | |||
Consignment | Sent by ordinary mail at room temperature to the Bioanalytical Unit (see requisition slip). | |||
Durability | Should be refrigerated if sample is not sent the same day. | |||
Analysis | ||||
Content | ||||
Benzodiazepines and Z-hypnotics | ||||
Alprazolam | Diclazepam | Nitrazepam | ||
Bromazepam | Estazolam | Nordazepam | ||
Brotizolam | Fenazepam | Oxazepam | ||
Chlordiazepoxide | Flubromazolam | Temazepam | ||
Clobazam | Flunitrazepam | Zaleplon | ||
Clonazepam | Lorazepam | Zolpidem | ||
Delorazepam | Lormetazepam | Zopiclon | ||
Diazepam | Midazolam | |||
Other sedative substances | ||||
Alfentanil | GHB | Oxycodon | ||
Fentanyl | Ketamin | Oxymorphon | ||
Buprenorphine | Ketobemidon | Tramadol | ||
Codein | Methadon | Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) | ||
Dextropropoxyphen | Morphin | |||
Stimulants | ||||
Amphetamine | mCPP | Methylphenidate | ||
Cathin | Mephedron | MDA | ||
Cathinon | Methamphetamine | MOTAPM | ||
Cocaine | ||||
Halucinogener | ||||
LSD | Phencyclidin (PCP) | Psilocin | ||
Analysisprincip | Liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry (UPLC-QToF) | |||
Response format | Proven per ingredient. "Not detected" is not reported per substance. Responses are given on paper that can be sent by post or "Secure email". | |||
Unit | Nobody | |||
Uncertainty | Can be informed upon request. | |||
Interpreting | A "Demonstrated" response should always be seen in the context of clinical observations. Comments:
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Contact the Drug and Metabolite Core Facility for prices.
The analysis detects all substances on our analysis list which can be the cause of poisoning (both medicines and drugs of abuse). The content of substances is continuously expanded according to the development of the substance market in Denmark. The analysis list can be seen at the bottom of the page.
In addition, the analysis also contains transformation products (metabolites) for some of the substances. The analysis is carried out with mass spectrometry and is thus a specific analysis (verifying/confirmatory). The analysis is not quantitative.
Name | Abuse analysis (extended specific qualitative analysis) |
Response | Normal: 7 days. |
Accredited | Yes/No (depending on substance) |
Indication | On suspicion of misuse of unknown substances. |
Order | EHR or via order form |
Sample | |
Specimen | Blood |
Sample quantity | 3 ml |
Test tubes | Citrate tubes; dry glass without addition or gel. |
Sample handling | Marked with name, CPR number, date and time of sampling. The sample should NOT be centrifuged |
Consignment | Sent by ordinary mail at room temperature to the Bioanalytical Unit (see requisition slip). |
Durability | Should be refrigerated if sample is not sent the same day. |
Analysis | |
Analysis principle | Liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry (UPLC-QToF) |
Response format | Proven per ingredient. "Not detected" is not reported per substance. Responses are given on paper that can be sent by post or "Secure email". |
Unit | Nobody |
Uncertainty | Can be informed upon request. |
Interpreting | A "Demonstrated" response should always be seen in the context of clinical observations. |
Contact the Drug and Metabolite Core Facility for prices.
The Bioanalytical Unit has in-house developed analytical methods for quantitative analysis of a wide range of substances. The analyses are mainly performed with mass spectrometry and are thus specific analyses (verifying/confirmatory).
Name | Quantitative analysis |
Response | Normal: 14 days |
Accredited | Yes/no (depending on substance; see list) |
Indication | If poisoning is suspected or in connection with control of treatment (therapeutic drug monitoring). |
Order | EHR or via order form |
Sample | |
Specimen | Blood |
Sample quantity | 3 ml. |
Test tubes | Citrate tubes; dry glass without addition or gel. |
Sample handling | Marked with name, CPR number, date and time of sampling. The sample should NOT be centrifuged. |
Consignment | Sent by ordinary mail at room temperature to the Bioanalytical Unit (see requisition slip). |
Durability | Should be refrigerated if sample is not sent the same day. |
Analysis | |
Analysis principle | Liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) |
Response format | NumericResponses are provided on paper that can be sent by post or "Secure email". |
Unit | mg/l |
Uncertainty | Can be informed upon request. |
Interpreting | The quantitative response should be seen in conjunction with clinical observations. This can be offered through a collaboration with the Department of Clinical Pharmacology at Aarhus University Hospital. |
Contact the Drug and Metabolite Core Facility for prices.
Normal response times | |
Abuse analysis 1 (50 substances) | 7 days |
Abuse Analysis 2 (Extended) | 7 days |
Quantitative analysis | 14 days |
The Bioanalytical Unit is a core facility and research unit at the Department of Forensic Medicine.
The Core facility offers collaboration in connection with method development and analysis of smaller organic molecules. The unit wants to enter into cooperation with researchers, authorities, the health service and private companies.
In relation to research, the Bioanalytical Unit covers research and development within chemical biology and metabolomics as well as forensic chemistry and toxicology.
Department of Forensic Medicine
Aarhus University Hospital
Palle Juul-Jensens Blvd. 99
8200 Aarhus