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Background: Drug testing ordered to evaluate patients with substance use disorder (SUD) is not standardized. This may make drug testing difficult to interpret by the medical staff who order it.
Content: In this review, a general overview of common drug testing strategies and potential knowledge gaps is discussed. This content is followed by discussion of how clinical laboratorians can support patients with SUD, through test offering optimization, development of drug interpretation services, and education on drug interpretation best practices.
Summary: Clinical laboratorians are essential partners in healthcare delivery, particularly when providing interpretation of drug testing results. This review is intended to provide laboratorians with drug testing best practices to elevate their contribution to the healthcare system in supporting patients with SUD.
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