Behavioral Health Medication Monitoring with Forensic Fluids Laboratories
Forensic Fluids Laboratories, a laboratory specializing in Oral Fluid drug testing, provides behavioral health medication monitoring programs for physicians’ offices, clinics, and hospitals. Drug testing plays a significant role in patient diagnosis and treatment. Forensic Fluids Laboratories’ monitoring program can provide the essential information needed for effective care.
“If a patient continues to present symptoms and not improve, why is that? Knowing what a patient is taking, not taking, or adding to their regimen may be helpful.” says Todd Brodie, Regional Therapeutic Sales Trainer. “I think statistics about patient adherence to mental health meds, particularly in the wake of COVID, is of clinical interest. We have results that show consistent levels of mental health meds.”
Our drug testing program has many benefits. An Oral Fluid collection is simple, convenient, and quick. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way providers interact with patients. Oral Fluid collections can be remotely observed. Our drug testing program provides a safe and reliable method to continue to provide quality care to patients.
“Due to the nature of psychiatric medications, dosing issues, possible side-effects, and patient compliance, it is so important to monitor such patients on a regular basis. Medications play a critical role in the treatment of various mental health issues, and tracking a person’s medication intake not only ensures a patient takes meds consistently but also reduces complications arising from habitually misusing medication,” said John Aratari, Regional Sales Executive for Michigan.
Forensic Fluids Laboratories uses Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) and advanced analytical techniques to identify over 160 drugs in oral fluid, including anti-depressants, anti-psychotics, SSRIs, and benzodiazepines.
For more information visit https://forensicfluids.com/ or call us to speak with a Customer Service Representative at 866-492-2517.