Clinical Chemistry 2 - Drug Testing In The Philippines

Enumerate the 7 reasons for the importance of Drug Testing

1. Safety

2. Productivity

3. Legal Compliance

4. Healthcare

5. Deterrence

6. Early Intervention

7. Risk Management

What is RA 9165?

Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

What is the Republic Act (RA) No. of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002?

RA 9165

Mandatory or Random Drug Testing: Pre-employment

Mandatory

Mandatory or Random Drug Testing: Firearms license

Mandatory

Mandatory or Random Drug Testing: PDEA S-2 license

Mandatory

Mandatory or Random Drug Testing: Students

Random

Mandatory or Random Drug Testing: Sports

Random

Mandatory or Random Drug Testing: Workplaces

Random

What is the National Reference Laboratory for Drug Testing?

East Avenue Medical Center

Enumerate the Drugs tested for confirmation in EAMC

• Amphetamine

• Methamphetamine

• Ecstacy

• Tetrahydrocannabinol

• Cocaine

• Benzodiazepines

• Opiates

What is the Scientific name of Ecstacy?

3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)

What is another term for Ecstacy in its crystal form?

Molly

What form is MDMA in when termed as Ecstacy?

Tablet

Mandates drug testing

RA 9165

Guidelines for drug testing

D.O. No. 53-B, Series of 2003

Who issues the guidelines for drug testing?

Department of Health (DOH)

Republic Act No. for Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013

RA 10586

Who sets standards and procedures for drug testing?

Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB)

Who ensures compliance with RA 9165?

Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB)

Step # : Filling out of Forms

1

Step # : Body checked

2

Step #: Observed Collection

3

Step #: Amount Needed

4

Step #: Sealing of Specimen

5

Step #: Specimen Testing

6

What are the common challenges and considerations in urine specimen collection?

Privacy concerns, Confidentially maintenance

Common Tests: Drug Screening

Immunoassays

Common Tests: Drug Confirmatory Screening

Chromatography-mass spectrophotometry

Term for the Forms used for Drug Testing

Custody and Control Forms (CCF)

CCF: Donor’s Copy

Form DT-002A

CCF: Collection Site Copy

Form DT-002B

CCF: Laboratory Copy

Form DT-002C

CCF: Confirmatory Laboratory Copy

Form DT-002D

System used for streamline drug testing processes

Integrated Drug Test Operations and Management Information System (IDTOMIS)

A set of guidelines crucial in drug test laboratories to ensure the reliability and integrity of non-clinical studies

Good Laboratory Practice

A method for detecting the presence of drugs or impairment through samples of saliva collected from an individual

Oral Fluid Drug Testing

Career Opportunities after training for Drug Testing: Performing sample preparation, analysis, and data interpretation in a drug testing laboratory setting.

Drug testing laboratory analyst

Career Opportunities after training for Drug Testing: Analyzing biological samples for drug presence and interpreting results within a forensic science context.

Forensic analyst

Career Opportunities after training for Drug Testing: Ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements governing drug testing procedures.

Regulatory compliance officer

Career Opportunities after training for Drug Testing: Researching to develop and validate new drug testing methodologies and technologies.

Research Scientist

Career Opportunities after training for Drug Testing: Utilizing drug testing skills in clinical settings for patient diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and substance abuse intervention.

Healthcare Professional

Career Opportunities after training for Drug Testing: Teaching drug testing-related courses in academic institutions to train future professionals in the field.

Academic Instructor

Career Opportunities after training for Drug Testing: Providing expert guidance and advice on drug practices and procedures to organizations and businesses.

Consultant