Authors: Mary A. Williamson Mt(ascp) Phd,L. Michael Snyder Md
Opioids—fentanyl, buprenorphine, methadone, tramadol, oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, meperidine, tapentadol
Benzodiazepines
Muscle relaxants—carisoprodol
Cannabinoids
Cocaine (mtb)
Amphetamine/methamphetamine/MDMA
Barbiturates—phenobarbital, butalbital
Phencyclidine
Confirmation Methods and Limitations
The decision-making process of whether to order confirmation testing should include the following:
Are the screen results inconsistent with clinical expectations?
Does the screening test detect the drug(s) of interest?
Are quantitative results required?
Drug levels in urine cannot be used to estimate dose.