We seem to get quite a few requests for this type of investigation.
If the patient presents at the surgery or A&E within 24 hours and symptoms
suggest spiking, we will do a urine screen. If the time interval is over 24
hours then there is not much chance of picking up short acting drugs in a
urine screen, however, we have picked up metabolites with longer half
lives.
If there is a reasonable chance of detecting something we would accept a
urine sample with a good chain of custody, particularly if an alleged drug
assisted sexual offence is suspected. Unfortunately these are becoming more
common.
Mike Guillain
Principal Biochemist
Wansbeck General Hospital
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-----Original Message-----
From: Mohammad Al-Jubouri [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 07 January 2003 15:13
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Subject: Test for spiked drinks
Dear All
Every now and then a GP asks if we offer any test for
patients who think that their drink has been spiked
with an unkown substance. My answer has always been no
and I wonder if list members have any special views
regarding similar requests.
thanks
Mohammad
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Dr. M A Al-Jubouri
Consultant Chemical Pathologist
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