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Blood test

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Toxicology screen

Alternative Names: Barbiturates - screen; Benzodiazepines - screen; Amphetamines - screen; Analgesics - screen; Antidepressants - screen; Narcotics - screen; Methanol - screen; Phenothiazines - screen; Isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) - screen; Drug abuse screen; Blood alcohol test What the risks are: The risks associated with having blood drawn are: excessive bleeding fainting or feeling lightheaded hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin) infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken) multiple punctures to locate veins Special considerations: Text Continues Below Commonly found substances on a toxicology screen include: alcohol (ethanol) -- "drinking" alcohol (see Alcohol and diet) amphetamines benzodiazepines antidepressants barbiturates and hypnotics isopropanol -- isopropyl alcohol, rubbing alcohol (toxic) (see isopropanol overdose) methanol -- methyl alcohol, found in antifreeze and other substances (toxic) narcotics non-narcotic analgesics acetaminophen - oral anti-inflammatory analgesics - oral phenothiazines (antipsychotic or tranquilizing medications) prescription medications, any type This test is sometimes part of an investigation for drug use or abuse; special consents, handling and labeling of specimens, or other special procedures may be required.

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