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Can a hemoglobin test detect illegal drugs in your system?

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No: That just looks for anemia. Hemoglobin is the measure of anemia.

Answered 1/25/2016

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No: A typical hemoglobin test is part of a CBC and would not typically test for or indicate illegal drugs. Special testing is often required.

Dr Kaplan agreed

Answered 1/25/2016

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