Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

what type of drugs are found on drug testing?

Accepted Answer

Many: Opioids, benzodiazepines, amphetamines, barbiturates, Cocaine and marijuana. Other drugs may be assayed, but they are not typically done.

Question 7

what do bosses look for in their drug testing ?

Accepted Answer

Drugs: Most tests are looking for evidence of illicit drug use, marijuana Cocaine etc. Along with alcohol and narcotics. Other drugs may be tested for but the main reason is not to find out what medicines you take but to ensure that you are not using any illicit drugs.

Question 8

what does mdt stand for in regards to drug testing?

Accepted Answer

MDT: Multi Drug Test. It detects Methadone, Cocaine, Amphetamine, Meth, THC, Opiates, PCP,Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines &amp; Oxycodone in urine samples. It is a 10 panel test.

Question 9

how good has drug testing gotten for new drugs now?

Accepted Answer

Very: Drug testing is quite sensitive and highly specific.  Most labs run very sensitive screens to identify major classes of drugs then when they find a positive they run a highly specific gas chromatograph / mass spectrometer.  This test uniquely identifies the parent compound and its metabolites. If the sample chain of custody is good, there is only one explanation for a positive result.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: drug testing?

Accepted Answer

As it describes: It is the process of examining body fluids or tissue for evidence of chemicals taken or not taken.  It does not diagnose addiction however this a combination of criteria etc.

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