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The detection of hydrocodone in meconium: two case studies
C M Moore1, D Deitermann, D Lewis
1U.S. Drug Testing Laboratories, Chicago, IL, USA.
Journal of Analytical Toxicology
|October 1, 1995
Summary
Hydrocodone, an analgesic, is detected in meconium for the first time. This finding is crucial as hydrocodone can cause false positives in opiate screening tests, impacting neonatal drug testing accuracy.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Toxicology
- Neonatal Drug Testing
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Hydrocodone is a widely used semisynthetic analgesic and antitussive.
- It is known to cross-react with opiate immunoassays.
- Neonatal exposure to substances via maternal use is a significant concern.