Clinical toxicology tools

Clinical toxicology tools play a critical role in the identification, assessment, and management of poisoning and exposure to toxic substances. These tools are used by healthcare professionals, including emergency physicians, toxicologists, pharmacists, and laboratory specialists, to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. With the increasing availability of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and environmental toxins, the importance of reliable toxicology tools continues to grow. One of the most fundamental tools in clinical toxicology is toxicology screening. This includes both qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests that detect the presence of drugs, poisons, or their metabolites in biological samples such as blood, urine, or saliva. Immunoassays are commonly used for rapid screening due to their speed and ease of use, while more advanced techniques like gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) provide....