Cross-reactivity in the drug testing world is a critical component when it comes to accurate results. Immunoassay testing is where cross-reactivity comes into play most often. Important factors that affect cross-reactivity are the specimen type, the test performed, reagents used, and concentration of substances in the specimen being tested.
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Ways to Address the Challenges of Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are a tricky and dangerous problem that continues to evolve nationwide. The use of synthetics and designer drugs isn’t new to the U.S. Starting with morphine in the 1800s, to LSD in the 1970s, and ecstasy in the 1980s, a long list of synthetic drugs has gained popularity across the country. In the […]
Read MoreStreet Drugs laced with Fentanyl pose a testing challenge
In 2016, synthetic opioids surpassed prescription opioids as the most common drugs in overdose deaths. At 100 times the potency of morphine, fentanyl is a strong synthetic prescription opioid that is also illegally manufactured in clandestine labs in China and Mexico and sold online or transported across the Southern U.S. border.
Read MoreThe Changes and Challenges of Designer Drugs
Designer drugs have exploded onto the scene in the past decade. These psychoactive substances are often manufactured overseas and sold in the U.S. over the internet. Others are sold in gas stations, smoke shops, or convenience stores. Marketed as natural, consumers think they are less dangerous. Side effects differ, but synthetics can cause aggressive and […]
Read MoreScreening Drug Tests Vs. Confirmation Drug Tests
When you need fast results that won’t break your budget, immunoassay drug tests, or screening tests, are an excellent way to go. Immunoassay drug tests are urine or oral fluid drug tests that use antibodies to detect the presence of classes of drugs, like amphetamines, opiates, or barbiturates. These screening tests are fast, inexpensive, and […]
Read MoreFDA approves tool to help combat opioid crisis
The opioid epidemic in the United States is now the leading cause of death for Americans under 50, with no end in sight. More people die from drug overdoses than of any other non-natural cause, including guns, suicide and car accidents. Last November, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Sublocade, a […]
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