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About toxicology
It deals with identifying substances, medications, or toxins impacting patients and provides doctors with a way to confirm a diagnosis or optimize therapy. A toxicology test examines your blood, urine, or saliva for drugs or other substances. Medications can be taken orally, breathed, injected, or absorbed through the skin or mucous membrane. A tox screen may check your stomach contents or perspiration in exceptional instances.
A tox screen can check for a single drug or up to 30 distinct substances simultaneously. Prescription medications, over-the-counter medications (such as aspirin), vitamins, supplements, alcohol, and illicit substances such as cocaine and heroin are all examples.
Instead of blood, urine or saliva are frequently used for testing. A urine or saliva sample might reveal a wide range of medications. In addition, urine and saliva tests are typically less difficult to perform than blood testing.
Why do we do it?
This test can be used
You may not anticipate being subjected to toxicology drug testing, yet it may be necessary. You could require it for the following reasons.
Drug overdose testing
To determine whether a drug overdose is causing life-threatening symptoms, unconsciousness, or unusual behavior. It is normally completed within four days after a drug's administration.
Workplace drug testing
Keep an eye out for drug use in the workplace. People who work in public safety are frequently tested, such as bus drivers or child care providers. As part of the employment process, several positions need a tox screen.Athletic drug testing
Keep an eye out for the use of performance-enhancing substances. It is carried out to identify illegal drugs or performance-enhancing compounds in high-level athletes. Drug testing is done in Olympic-level sports.Clinical Toxicology Testing Menu
Lab Elites have a test menu of over 150 drugs and metabolites (Including D-isomer for methamphetamines) as well as validity testing.
RT-PCR Polymerase Chain Reaction
In PCR testing, reverse transcriptase or DNA polymerase are introduced to a nasopharyngeal sample. These chemicals act by duplicating any viral RNA that may be present. It ensures that enough copies of the RNA are present to provide a positive result since specially designed primers and probes bind to regions of the virus's genetic code to indicate the presence of a pathogen. We can tell who has been contaminated, thanks to PCR.RT-PCR Polymerase Chain Reaction
In PCR testing, reverse transcriptase or DNA polymerase are introduced to a nasopharyngeal sample. These chemicals act by duplicating any viral RNA that may be present. It ensures that enough copies of the RNA are present to provide a positive result since specially designed primers and probes bind to regions of the virus's genetic code to indicate the presence of a pathogen. We can tell who has been contaminated, thanks to PCR.Antigen testing
Antigen testing is one way to find out if you have a current infection with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, and they can also be used for COVID-19 screening and diagnosis. Antigen testing is typically quicker than molecular tests, although they are less accurate. It seeks proteins on the SARS-CoV-2 virus's surface. In some circumstances, such as when a person exhibits symptoms, a follow-up molecular test to validate the results of an antigen test may be recommended.Antibody Testing
Antibody testing looks for evidence that you've had the virus before in your blood. We extract blood from a vein in your arm during this test. If your test results reveal antibodies, you were most certainly infected with COVID-19 at some point in the past. It might also imply that you are immune. Another advantage of antibody testing is that persons who have recovered from COVID-19 may donate plasma.RT-PCR Polymerase Chain Reaction
In PCR testing, reverse transcriptase or DNA polymerase are introduced to a nasopharyngeal sample. These chemicals act by duplicating any viral RNA that may be present. It ensures that enough copies of the RNA are present to provide a positive result since specially designed primers and probes bind to regions of the virus's genetic code to indicate the presence of a pathogen. We can tell who has been contaminated, thanks to PCR.RT-PCR Polymerase Chain Reaction
In PCR testing, reverse transcriptase or DNA polymerase are introduced to a nasopharyngeal sample. These chemicals act by duplicating any viral RNA that may be present. It ensures that enough copies of the RNA are present to provide a positive result since specially designed primers and probes bind to regions of the virus's genetic code to indicate the presence of a pathogen. We can tell who has been contaminated, thanks to PCR.Antibody Testing
Antibody testing looks for evidence that you've had the virus before in your blood. We extract blood from a vein in your arm during this test. If your test results reveal antibodies, you were most certainly infected with COVID-19 at some point in the past. It might also imply that you are immune. Another advantage of antibody testing is that persons who have recovered from COVID-19 may donate plasma.Antibody Testing
Antibody testing looks for evidence that you've had the virus before in your blood. We extract blood from a vein in your arm during this test. If your test results reveal antibodies, you were most certainly infected with COVID-19 at some point in the past. It might also imply that you are immune. Another advantage of antibody testing is that persons who have recovered from COVID-19 may donate plasma.Frequently asked questions
Read our FAQs to clear your doubts about Covid-19 testing services.
Who can get tested?
Everyone can get the rapid testing COVID at Chicago through Lab Elite.
Where can we get tested?
There are a lot of testing labs available in the city that provides COVID-19 test facility to people. Visit our nearest branch or call us to get same-day results of COVID testing in Chicago.
Should I get tested more than once?
It depends on your health condition and vaccination. If you are not fully vaccinated, you have to get tested more often, even with no symptoms.
What are the different types of COVID-19 diagnostic tests?
- RT-PCR
- Antibody
- LFTs
What is at-home testing?
At-home testing provides a facility to stay at home and provide the sample for testing sent to the lab, and the patient gets results in a few days.
What is the purpose of COVID-19 antibody testing?
Antibodies are found in the blood of people who have been previously infected with or vaccinated against a disease-causing virus; they demonstrate the body’s efforts (past infection) or preparedness (past infection or vaccination) to fight the virus.
How do I know what kind of COVID-19 diagnostic test to get?
Depending on your health condition and symptoms, your doctor can help you know which test is suitable for you.
What does a positive diagnostic test result mean?
A positive result means that you are suffering from COVID-19, and you must keep your distance from others and isolate your self and take good care of yourself.
What does a negative diagnostic test result mean?
A negative result means that you are most likely not suffering from COVID-19, but still, you must keep your distance from others, and if you have any symptoms, you must be more careful. Sometimes you are suffering from the virus, but tests don’t detect it.
If I have been vaccinated against COVID-19, will I test positive for COVID-19?
Even if you are vaccinated for COVID-19, you can still get positive test results from your recent exposure.
What are antibodies?
Antibodies are the proteins produced by the body to help fight infections. They mostly protect us from getting the same infection again.
Who can get an antibody test?
People who are fully recovered from COVID can get antibody tests.