December 2016
An AACC/CAP Educational Newsletter for Toxicology Laboratories
CFTN is registered with the U.S. Library of Congress, ISSN 2374-9679
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Read the December 2016 issue of CFTN
Welcome to CFTN for December 2016. Clinical & Forensic Toxicology News for December, 2016 is now available online. Articles in this issue are centered on Monitoring Therapeuc mAbs, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Carfentanil. Send us feedback and let us know what you think.
Monitoring Therapeuic mAbs:
IBD Treatments Provide Example For Clinical Laboratory’s New Role
By Carmen Gherasim, PhD
Therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), also known as biologics, are on the forefront of research and development for pharmaceutical companies, with an estimated annual sales growth rate of over 8%.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
A Signaling Molecule Going Rogue
By Christine Snozek, PhD
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and nonirritating gas whose signaling properties become toxic at high concentrations in ambient air.
Carfentanil
An Extremely Potent Opioid Has Begun Making an Appearance in Street Drugs
By Robert A. Middleberg, PhD
In this new age of designer drugs of abuse, both newer and older compounds are making their way into street drugs.