Toxicology Screen
Alternate Names : Amphetamines - Screen, Analgesics - Screen, Antidepressants - Screen, Barbiturates - Screen, Benzodiazepines - Screen, Blood Alcohol Test, Drug Abuse Screen, Isopropanol (Rubbing Alcohol) - Screen, Methanol - Screen, Narcotics - Screen, Phenothiazines - Screen
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Special Considerations
Commonly found substances on a toxicology screen include: - alcohol (ethanol) -- "drinking" alcohol (see Alcohol and diet)
- amphetamines
- benzodiazepines
- antidepressants
- barbiturates and hypnotics
- isopropanol -- isopropyl alcohol, rubbing alcohol (toxic) (see isopropanol overdose)
- methanol -- methyl alcohol, found in antifreeze and other substances (toxic)
- narcotics
- non-narcotic analgesics
- acetaminophen - oral
- anti-inflammatory analgesics - oral
- phenothiazines (antipsychotic or tranquilizing medications)
- prescription medications, any type
This test is sometimes part of an investigation for drug use or abuse; special consents, handling and labeling of specimens, or other special procedures may be required.
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