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What should i do if my newborn's meconium tests positive for opiates?
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Hard to say: Meconium will hold traces of drug exposures for months.This includes any prescription or non prescription drug.In some cases it is used in child protection evaluations. A positive test does not necessarily translate into any problems for baby. You will need to provide information to verify where exposure occurred.
Answered 3/11/2018
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