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Drugs of Abuse

Condition: Possible current or past illicit drug use that results in organ systems damage

Purpose: Screens for the possibility that the consumer takes illegal or restricted drugs of abuse

Format: SA; In commercial employer situations, positive results are then referred to laboratories for confirmation.

Availability: OTC

Comments: Results could be affected by medications or foods, such as poppy seeds.

KEY:
SA=stand-alone test, results available to consumer in the home
OTC=over-the-counter, no prescription needed.
N/A= not applicable


This article last reviewed on October 25, 2004.


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