Quantitative urine testing. A new tool for diagnosing and treating cocaine use.
The new quantitative urine tests for cocaine are an easy and inexpensive method of diagnosing and monitoring use of this drug and thus are practical for the primary care physician's office. They may help differentiate between occasional and addicted users, thus establishing the severity of the problem for the patient and family, employer, or school officials. Although the tests cannot be used for legal applications, they have great clinical value. The receptivity of patients and third parties to urine testing has been gratifying. Physicians are encouraged to consider use of these tests in office assessment.
UCLA School of Public Health.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000547:Amantadine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000596:Amino Acids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003042:Cocaine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007980:Levodopa / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D011863:Radioimmunoassay; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000652:urine*
D000596:Amino Acids; D007980:Levodopa; D000547:Amantadine; D003042:Cocaine