Read the March 2018 issue of CFTN
Although Blood Lead Levels Have Declined, Testing Retains a Critical Role
Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal that exists in both organic and inorganic forms.
The AACC Academy, formerly the National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry, has developed a laboratory medicine practice guideline for using laboratory tests to monitor drug therapy in pain management patients.
Analytical Detection Needs to Keep up with Emerging Trends
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), overdose deaths from synthetic opioids (excluding methadone) increased tenfold from 2006 to 2016.
In the September 2017 issue, Clinical & Forensic Toxicology News reported on revisions to the Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (HHS/SAMHSA) Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs effective Oct. 1.
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