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Laboratory Guideline for the Investigation of the Poisoned Patient
PUBLISHED: 1999

REVISED:January 2006 

TOPIC: Toxicology

SCOPE: Investigation

ABSTRACT: 
This guideline incorporates the principle of progressive laboratory investigation in the context of care of a poisoned patient and provides algorithms for investigation as well as tests considered essential for patient management.

TARGET POPULATION: 
Any patient suspected of accidental or intentional poisoning

EXCLUSIONS: 
• Non emergent toxicology testing
• Therapeutic drug monitoring
• Toxicology testing for other non-medical purposes

Guideline: Investigation of the Poisoned Patient
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
  
Working Group Membership

A multidisciplinary team composed of:

Representative from Alberta Poison Centre
Medical Toxicologists
General Practioners
Emergency Medical Specialists
Pathologists
Clinical Biochemists
Laboratory Technologists
Laboratory Administrators
Pharmacists
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