Our goal is to provide clinically relevant information that can be used to interpret urine drug screens (UDSs) for commonly abused drugs (ie, alcohol, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, opioids, marijuana, cocaine, phencyclidine [PCP], and tricyclic antidepressants [TCAs]).

2024年10月7日 · A urine drug screen (UDS; often called a "tox screen") is a common drug test performed in the clinical setting, but many studies evaluating such screening have failed to demonstrate clinical benefit, and such testing should be obtained if there is a clear indication .

2018年9月29日 · A urine drug test, also known as a urine drug screen or a UDS, is a painless test. It analyzes your urine for the presence of certain illegal drugs and prescription medications.

2016年8月18日 · Urine drug screen (UDS) testing can increase workplace safety, detect drug abuse, monitor patients’ compliance with prescription medications, and assess suspected drug ingestions. 1 Thus, these tests are commonly used in clinical practice to support decision-making on the use of high-risk medications. The most frequently used type of UDS is ...

Simply, UDM by IA commonly referred to as urine drug screening (UDS), serves as the differential assessments, whereas chromatography is the definitive assessment. This article reviews the clinical utility and limitations of the 2 types of UDM, including false positives and false negatives, and when to order more tests.

2022年5月2日 · The UDS is frequently used in the acute care setting. Emergency department (ED) clinicians may use the UDS in the initial assessment of patients presenting with a severe overdose, acute encephalopathy, psychosis, and other toxidromes.

Immunoassay-type urine drug screens (UDSs) offer clinicians rapid drug screen results, ease of use, and inexpensive cost. Unfortunately, these screens are not without their limitations. This review aims to outline the nuances and limitations of immunoassay UDSs and to provide the clinician with information that facilitates more accurate ...

2017年3月18日 · In this report, we review technical information related to detection methods of urine drug tests that are commonly used and provide an overview of false-positive/false-negative data for commonly misused substances in the following categories: cannabinoids, central nervous system (CNS) depressants, CNS stimulants, hallucinogens, designer drugs ...

A UDS drug test is a urine drug screening used to detect the presence of drugs in an individual’s system. Urine Drug Screenings (UDS) are among the most common methods for drug testing, widely utilized in various settings such as workplaces, schools, and healthcare facilities.

2020年5月3日 · The urine drug screen (UDS) is a relatively inexpensive and quick test to obtain in the emergency department, but how useful is it?. You may be tempted to order it for a patient who comes in altered or intoxicated. Before ordering, it is important to understand how the UDS works and its limitations.