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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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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• 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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• Alcohol Withdrawal
• Alcoholism
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• Delirium Tremens
• Dementia
• Stroke Secondary to Cocaine
Tests & Exams
• Blood Pressure
• Venipuncture
Other Topics
• Acute
• Alcohol and Diet
• Antifreeze
• Bleeding
• Drug Abuse
• Drug Abuse First Aid
• Fainting
• Hypnotics
• Isopropanol Overdose
• Mercury
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Pain Medications
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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