A member asked:

How far back can they detect drugs using umbilical cord tissue?

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Not where I look: If you end up under suspicion of drug use & I am asked to evaluate a newborn for such issues, I can usually find it. They do not test babies at birth under routine circumstances. However, if I need to explore the issue I can detect evidence of exposures as far back as the 2nd trimester. Either don't use or be up front with the docs so baby can be properly monitored for withdrawal.

Answered 7/1/2018

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