An AACC/CAP Educational Newsletter for Toxicology Laboratories
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Read the September 2017 issue of CFTN
Clinical & Forensic Toxicology News for September 2017 is now available online. Articles in this issue are centered on a " Drug Exposure in Newborns..., " a "Sports Drug Testing Update," and “Revisions to Federal Testing Guidelines…” Send us feedback and let us know what you think.
Drug Exposure in Newborns Many Specimen Types Have Been Used In Drug Testing, But No Type Is Ideal
Substance Abuse During Pregnancy is a growing problem. In the U.S., and estimated 10-11% of births are affected by prenatal alcohol or illicit drug exposure.
Sports Drug Testing Update
Laboratories Continue to Develop Sensitive Assays to Identify Doping.
Revisions to Federal Testing Guidelines Take Effect October 1
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) published a final rule revising the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs on Jan. 23