Toxicology screen
Alternate Names : Barbiturates - screen, Benzodiazepines - screen, Amphetamines - screen, Analgesics - screen, Antidepressants - screen, Narcotics - screen, Phenothiazines - screen, Drug abuse screen, Blood alcohol test
Risks
Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others. Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include: - Excessive bleeding
- Fainting or feeling light-headed
- Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
Special Considerations
Commonly found substances on a toxicology screen include: - Alcohol (ethanol) -- "drinking" alcohol
- Amphetamines
- Antidepressants
- Barbiturates and hypnotics
- Benzodiazepines
- Cocaine
- Marijuana
- Narcotics
- Non-narcotic pain medicines including acetaminophen and anti-inflammatory drugs
- PCP
- Phenothiazines (antipsychotic or tranquilizing medications)
- Prescription medications, any type
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