Medical Review Officer Online Course with Live Discussion (Includes Digital Syllabus)-Laboratory and Pharmacology

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In this video, Michael Peat provides an overview of oral fluid laboratory drug testing. He explains that oral fluid drug testing has been used for years in various non-regulated settings such as workplace testing, rehab testing, and pain management programs. He mentions that HHS has approved oral fluid testing and established protocols for collection, laboratory testing, and medical review officer review. DOT is also preparing rules for its implementation into the regulated arena. Peat discusses the cut-offs for oral fluid testing and notes that they are lower than those for urine drug testing. He mentions the drugs included in the panel, including THC, cocaine, opiates, opioids, fencyclidine, and amphetamines. Peat emphasizes that no specimen validity testing is required for oral fluid testing due to the directly observed collection process. He also explains the factors influencing the transfer of drugs from blood serum to oral fluid, such as pH and pKa values. Peat concludes by mentioning the certification process for oral fluid testing labs.

Keywords

oral fluid laboratory drug testing

non-regulated settings

HHS approved oral fluid testing

cut-offs for oral fluid testing

drugs included in the panel