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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, and modification as well identifies medications useful in 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
• Working Group Membership: Representative from Alberta Poison Centre, medical toxicologists, general practitioners, emergency medical specialists, pathologists, clinical biochemists, laboratory technologists, laboratory administrators, pharmacists, member of the public