Publications by authors named "Anna W Morad"
Article Synopsis
- Substance use during pregnancy is prevalent, and while biological testing is done to detect these exposures, there is currently no standardized approach regarding when or how testing should occur.
- This review highlights various specimen types (like urine, meconium, and umbilical cord tissue) and analytical methods (such as immunoassay and mass spectrometry) to help guide testing related to maternal and newborn substance exposure.
- There are specific strengths and limitations in detection methods, and better standardization is needed to improve how substance exposure is evaluated, keeping in mind the possibility of false results.
