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Drugs of abuse testing
1Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA 19131-1696.
The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
|April 1, 1991
Summary
Understanding drug abuse testing is crucial for clinicians. This article reviews common and useful drug testing methods and protocols for optimal clinical information gathering.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Chemistry
- Toxicology
- Analytical Chemistry
Background:
- Modern medical technology offers a wide range of drug abuse testing methods.
- Effective utilization of these tests requires clinicians to understand various testing protocols.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss common and useful drug abuse testing methods.
- To guide clinicians on using these tests for optimal results.
Main Methods:
- Review of prevalent drug abuse testing protocols.
- Discussion of clinical applications for each method.
Main Results:
- Identification of key drug abuse testing methodologies.
- Explanation of how to interpret results for clinical decision-making.
Conclusions:
- Familiarity with diverse drug testing protocols enhances clinical information gathering.
- Optimal use of drug abuse tests leads to better patient management.