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Can a one time drug use be detected in melconium or umbilical cord from 2nd trimester?

Q: can a one time drug use be detected in melconium or umbilical cord from 2nd trimester?

Maybe: The meconium begins to form after 12 weeks &amp; any drug exposure after that time may be detectable in meconium. If the test is sensitive enough it can.

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Maybe: The meconium begins to form after 12 weeks & any drug exposure after that time may be detectable in meconium. If the test is sensitive enough it can.

Answered 6/22/2020

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Can a one time drug use be detected in melconium or umbilical cord from 2nd trimester?

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