Question 1

how far does an umbilical cord drug test go back?

Accepted Answer

As long as it is in : Blood. , it will also show up in the baby's cord blood. How long that is depends upon the particular substance involved. You will have to look that up online yourself. You should obviously not endangering your child's health by using illicit substances during pregnancy. Please get the help you need to stop doing that unless it happens to be an opiate to which case you need to seek specialized counseling at a clinic that specializes in that. Best wishes.

Question 2

how far back does a drug test go using the baby's umbilical cord?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the drugs you are looking for many metabolize and get out of the system with in 24-48 hrs  but some like marijuana/ thc can take up to a month.

Question 3

how far back does a drug test go using the baby's umbilical cord? particularly for meth

Accepted Answer

I don't look there: They would likely screen your urine as a preliminary act if they suspect you are using.However, we check the poop of the infant when it is going to be important. Babies start making and retaining poop by about 12 weeks into pregnancy and it will retain trace amounts of any drug baby is exposed to during the last several months of pregnancy.

Question 4

my son has been taking concerta for years. his new school does hair drug testing. his came back positive, is this possible?

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Depends...: On what drug was positive on the drug test.  Concerta would come up positive for amphetamines since it is an amphetamine.  Any other drug (ie marijuana, cocaine etc) would not come back postive from Concerta.

Question 5

what are the most common methods for drug testing for employment?

Accepted Answer

Urine and saliva.: Urine toxicology screens are quite common, though some now use saliva tests which are less prone to deceptive behavior.  Some employers also use hair analysis, which looks back over a longer period of time and almost eliminates any potential for deception.

Question 6

how often is meconium drug testing done?

Accepted Answer

As often as needed: Meconium drug testing is often done to validate a positive drug screen in the mother or newborn as the method is not confused by some innocent otc preparations. It can also demonstrate drug use over the months prior to birth where a urine test may miss those not used within days of birth.

Question 7

what is the thalidomide drug testing procedure?

Accepted Answer

Thalidomide was a: drug used for nausea in pregnancy in the 1959s and 69s but caused many birth defects such as absence of arms or legs.  It caused the drug industry to re evaluate its policy as to the reporting of side effects and problems with the drug.

Question 8

medicolegal opinion of employer required drug testing?

Accepted Answer

Medico legal: An employer may require a urine drug test in order for you to get the job. This is quite appropriate. You can refuse- and it will then be very unlikely that you will land the job.

Question 9

could a drug testing facility tell right away if your urine is too diluted?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fairly easy to test via specific gravity.

Question 10

what do you suggest if i had a job at mcdonalds and am worried about drug testing, do they even do it?

Accepted Answer

Why ask a doctor?: I don't know which employers do drug testing.  I would suggest checking their website or talking to a store manager.

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