Why Do Toxicology Testing?
- Support Assessment & Diagnosis
- Evaluate patients
- Monitor Adherence
- Uncover Diversion
- Avoid Adverse Drug Responses (Drug Interactions)
- Identify Use of Undisclosed Substances
- Baseline Evaluation of New Patient
- Treatment with Controlled Substances
- Patient is Not Responding to Treatment
- As a Component of Treatment Agreements
- Drug Related Behavior Observed in Patient
- Misuse, Abuse or Diversion is Suspected
Pain Management
Toxicology, as it relates to urine drug testing, is the primary method of medication monitoring available for physicians to assist in managing the treatment of chronic or acute pain. The major drugs that are available for pain management have limitations and a high potential for abuse or misuse due to their addictive properties.
The American Pain Society and American Academy of Pain Medicine guidelines for chronic opioid therapy state that “clinicians should consider periodically obtaining urine drug screens or other information” as part of their plan of care. The abuse of controlled prescription medications has been labeled by some as a public health crisis. Urine drug testing (UDT) is strongly recommended under federal, state, and clinical guidelines, to be used when treating intractable chronic pain with opioids.
Toxicology, as it relates to urine drug testing, is the primary method of medication monitoring available for physicians to assist in managing the treatment of chronic or acute pain. The major drugs that are available for pain management have limitations and a high potential for abuse or misuse due to their addictive properties.
The American Pain Society and American Academy of Pain Medicine guidelines for chronic opioid therapy state that “clinicians should consider periodically obtaining urine drug screens or other information” as part of their plan of care. The abuse of controlled prescription medications has been labeled by some as a public health crisis. Urine drug testing (UDT) is strongly recommended under federal, state, and clinical guidelines, to be used when treating intractable chronic pain with opioids.
Drug Rehabilitation
Toxicology has become a cornerstone in the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction due to the abuse of prescription medication and illicit drugs. Securative Healthcare Solutions offers the highest technologically advanced testing equipment and procedures available. We are able to test for illicit drugs, medications, and metabolites to see if the patients are following their prescribed guidelines as indicated or abusing other substances including prescriptions medications and narcotics.
Our laboratory partners use a Mass Spectrometer to test urine samples which are provided directly from your facility. We offer direct pick up through our couriers, or shipping at no cost to you. We are able to assist rehabilitation centers in their treatment of addicts with turnaround times for urine samples of 24 hours or less, once the sample has been received.
Toxicology has become a cornerstone in the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction due to the abuse of prescription medication and illicit drugs. Securative Healthcare Solutions offers the highest technologically advanced testing equipment and procedures available. We are able to test for illicit drugs, medications, and metabolites to see if the patients are following their prescribed guidelines as indicated or abusing other substances including prescriptions medications and narcotics.
Our laboratory partners use a Mass Spectrometer to test urine samples which are provided directly from your facility. We offer direct pick up through our couriers, or shipping at no cost to you. We are able to assist rehabilitation centers in their treatment of addicts with turnaround times for urine samples of 24 hours or less, once the sample has been received.
OBGYN
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), birth defects occur in one of every 33 infants and are the leading cause of death. One of the preventable causes of birth defects is exposure to illicit drugs, pain medications, and even over the counter medications. A simple urine screening test can help determine if a patient is abusing any drugs or medications. Toxicology tests are an excellent tool for OBGYN physicians to better treat their patients, as well as protecting infants.
Additionally:
Drug testing can affect clinical decisions on a patient’s substance use that affects other medical conditions.
Drug testing can affect decisions about pharmacotherapy, especially with controlled substances.
Drug testing increases the safety of prescribing medications by identifying the potential for overdose or serious drug interactions.
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), birth defects occur in one of every 33 infants and are the leading cause of death. One of the preventable causes of birth defects is exposure to illicit drugs, pain medications, and even over the counter medications. A simple urine screening test can help determine if a patient is abusing any drugs or medications. Toxicology tests are an excellent tool for OBGYN physicians to better treat their patients, as well as protecting infants.
Additionally:
Drug testing can affect clinical decisions on a patient’s substance use that affects other medical conditions.
Drug testing can affect decisions about pharmacotherapy, especially with controlled substances.
Drug testing increases the safety of prescribing medications by identifying the potential for overdose or serious drug interactions.