Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs

Does a drug test detect Temazepam?

Yes. Temazepam is one of the 76 compounds in the LabX LC-MS/MS confirmation panel, reported as detected at or above 50 ng/mL. The LabX 12-panel screen includes a Benzodiazepines line, but how strongly a screen reacts to Temazepam varies, so a negative screen does not rule it out. Laboratory confirmation measures Temazepam specifically.

50 ng/mLLaboratory cut-off
50–5,000 ng/mLReportable range
1-4 daysApprox. window (varies)
LC-MS/MSConfirmation method

What is Temazepam?

Temazepam is a benzodiazepine prescribed as a sleep medicine. It is also formed from diazepam in the body and is itself broken down into oxazepam.

Also known as or found in: Restoril.

Medical use

Temazepam is prescribed for short-term treatment of insomnia.

How LabX tests for Temazepam

Temazepam is measured by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), which separates the compounds in a sample and identifies each one by its mass. That is different from a rapid screen, which reacts to a family of drugs and can occasionally react to a related substance. The laboratory reports Temazepam as detected when its concentration is at or above the cut-off of 50 ng/mL, within a reportable range of 50–5,000 ng/mL. It is one of 8 compounds in the benzodiazepines and z-drugs family on the 76-drug confirmation panel.

Detection window

The laboratory's confirmation report lists an approximate detection window of 1-4 days for Temazepam. Treat that as a rough guide only: how long any compound stays measurable varies with the amount taken, how often it is used, body composition, metabolism, kidney and liver function, and hydration. A laboratory result cannot be used to work out when a substance was taken.

Screen versus confirmation

The LabX 12-panel screen includes a Benzodiazepines line, but how strongly a screen reacts to Temazepam varies, so a negative screen does not rule it out. Laboratory confirmation measures Temazepam specifically.

Worth knowing

Temazepam, nordiazepam and oxazepam can appear together after diazepam use, so a reviewer looks at the overall pattern rather than a single compound.

About this drug family

Prescription sedatives and sleep medicines and their metabolites. Standard screens detect individual benzodiazepines unevenly, so confirmation identifies each one.

Common questions

Does a drug test detect Temazepam?

Yes. Temazepam is one of the 76 compounds in the LabX LC-MS/MS confirmation panel, reported as detected at or above 50 ng/mL. The LabX 12-panel screen includes a Benzodiazepines line, but how strongly a screen reacts to Temazepam varies, so a negative screen does not rule it out. Laboratory confirmation measures Temazepam specifically.

What is the laboratory cut-off for Temazepam?

LabX reports Temazepam as detected at or above 50 ng/mL, and the method's reportable range is 50–5,000 ng/mL. A result below the cut-off is reported as not detected; it does not prove none was present.

How long can Temazepam be detected?

The laboratory lists an approximate window of 1-4 days, but it varies with dose, frequency of use, metabolism and hydration, and cannot be used to tell when something was taken.

Can a 12-panel drug screen detect Temazepam?

The LabX 12-panel screen includes a Benzodiazepines line, but how strongly a screen reacts to Temazepam varies, so a negative screen does not rule it out. Laboratory confirmation measures Temazepam specifically.

Is Temazepam a prescription medicine?

Temazepam is prescribed for short-term treatment of insomnia.

Related compounds

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