Toxicology testing
Toxicology Testing
Toxicology testing (pronunciation: tox-i-col-o-gy test-ing) is a range of tests used to identify and measure the levels of potentially harmful substances in the body. These tests are often used in medical, legal, and scientific contexts to determine the presence and concentration of toxins, drugs, and other chemicals in a person's body.
Etymology
The term "toxicology testing" is derived from the Greek words "toxikon" (meaning poison) and "logia" (meaning study). It refers to the scientific study of the effects, detection, and treatment of poisons.
Types of Toxicology Testing
There are several types of toxicology tests, including:
- Blood tests: These tests are used to measure the levels of drugs, alcohol, and other chemicals in the blood.
- Urine tests: These tests are used to detect the presence of drugs and other substances in the urine.
- Hair tests: These tests can detect the presence of drugs and other substances in a person's hair.
- Saliva tests: These tests are used to detect the presence of drugs and other substances in a person's saliva.
Related Terms
- Toxicology: The study of the effects, detection, and treatment of poisons.
- Toxin: A harmful substance produced by living cells or organisms.
- Drug testing: The analysis of a biological sample to determine the presence or absence of specific drugs or their metabolites.
- Forensic toxicology: The use of toxicology and other disciplines such as analytical chemistry, pharmacology, and clinical chemistry to aid medical or legal investigation of death, poisoning, and drug use.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Toxicology testing
- Wikipedia's article - Toxicology testing
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