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What is hospitals test for in a drug test?

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Dr. David Hardin answered

Many possibilities: The most commonly done test is for narcotics and benzodiazapines with specific types being tested for. In the case of overdose a very comprehensive drug screen.

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Answered 4/8/2013

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