toxicology. what is toxicology? a diagnostic test that examines urine for the presence of...
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Toxicology
What is Toxicology?
A diagnostic test that examines urine for the presence of prescription or illicit drugs.
Why is this important?
Urine drug testing is an important tool in patient care. It helps to determine the type and/or approximate amount of illegal or prescription drugs a person has taken.
Urine drug testing can help identify if someone is abusing, misusing, or diverting medication.
This can protect you and your practice from malpractice litigation
When does Drug testing make sense and why?
What type of practice would be interested?
Pain Management Addiction ClinicsPsychiatryInternal Medicine/Primary CareOB/GYN
What is the “PRINCIPLE” difference?
Lower cut-offs resulting in higher detection rate
Quick turn-around-time
Ability to discuss specific questions on test results with a toxicologist or a scientist
Simplified requisition and the ability to customize a panel to fit your needs
Our Mission
Is to provide the highest degree of customer service by paying attention to every detail and reviewing each specimen carefully.
What type of testing do we offer?
Immunoassay – Screen for classification with greater accuracy and sensitivity than POC cup.
Confirmation via LC-MS/MS identifies specific drugs and their metabolites by either:
Qualitative testing – Positive or negative Quantitative testing – Confirms with numeric value of
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How to get started?
Fill out a New Account and Supply request form.
A member from our Principle Team will contact you to discuss your account and testing options.
Supplies will be mailed to the office or hand delivered by your personal representative.
New Account form
Please ensure that this form is filled out completely
Don’t forget to list all the physician's and their NPI numbers
Please choose from the following reporting options
Supply Request form
Please ensure that this form is filled out completely
For hand delivery of your initial supplies please mark ship to SALES REP and add the representatives address
Requisitionform
For immunoassay screens please check box that states screen and confirm all additional drugs. (confirmations will be done on all drugs that screen positive)
For individual confirmations please mark under toxicology panel.
For patients current medications please mark under prescribed medications