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Toxicology Screen

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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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Definition
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How to Prepare for the Test?
How will the Test Feel?
Normal Values
What do Abnormal Results Mean?
Special Considerations
Risks
Pictures & Images

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Review Date : 2/17/2002
Reviewed By : Michael C. Milone, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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