Understanding Toxicology Screens
A toxicology screen is a test that determines the approximate amount and type of legal or illegal drugs that you’ve taken. It may be used to screen for drug abuse, to monitor a substance abuse problem, or to evaluate drug intoxication or overdose.
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A toxicology test (drug test or “tox screen”) looks for traces of drugs in your blood, urine, hair, sweat, or saliva. You may need to be tested because of a policy where you work or go to school. Your doctor could also order a toxicology test to help you get treatment for substance abuse or keep your recovery on track.
Continue ReadingLaboratory and Diagnostic Tests
Toxicology screens are used to identify substances affecting a patient and to guide the clinician to predict future toxic effects, to confirm the differential diagnosis or to guide therapy.
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