half-lifes and lab tests

[mini_mouse]

I have to have a blood test and a urine sample taken on Monday (4th), in the morning, and I am worried that the results might show traces of coke and/or frusemide in my bloodstream . Can such things be picked up with a regular blood test and urine sample? I took coke last night (friday), forgetting all about this dr appt., and as for the frusemide, I take that at random, usually most days. If the coke, in particular, was evident, what would the dr do? Would I be reported (or does 'patient confidentiality' apply)?

Excuse my naivety, I'm totally clueless

 

[KEL]

I don't know if this will help or not-

http://www.passyourdrugtest.com/timetable.htm

 

[Sassy69]

Here's another one:

http://www.sur-scan.com/drug-table.htm

LOL @ KEL "passyourdrugtest" -- aint' the internet great?

Mini -- is it just a general blood test or are they specifically testing for certain things? I don't know if it would show up if they are not specificaly looking for it.... but then I have no clue about that....

 

[mini_mouse]

wow, I never knew they had sites that sold urine sample kits and blood work kits quite like that! thanks for the links. they say coke can take 2-4 days to clear from your system . Maybe I'll just try and rearrange the appt. for a later date or something.

sassy - the blood test will probably be a urea & electrolyte one. It's mainly to check whether my potassium and sodium levels are okay, and also dehydration and stuff. same goes for the urine sample, although I imagine they'll also be checking for protein (ketosis). They definitely won't be *looking* for any illegal substances or stuff like frusemide, uh, and ephedrine too (?), I was just worried that they'd be able to 'tell' anyway..?

I will probably be having blood work done every week for a while, if my electrolytes are out of whack or something, so I'd like to know for the future as well as for this immediate one.
Thanks again for the links.

 

[Sassy69]

I guess not to make the obvious statement - if you're getting regular testing done, why not just lay off the stuff for a while....

just a thought...


But anyway, good luck!

 

[wilson6]

"why not just lay off the stuff for a while.... "

Why not just lay off the stuff period. Coke is nothing but trouble.

W6

 

[Imnotdutch]

Mini-mouse......
With those tests they wont be looking for what you took. You should be ok.......I mean you will pass the test but whether you'll be ok in the future if you don't break your habits remains to be seen.
Also, as you are in the UK, even if you failed the doctor could not tell the police. However, it isn't unheard of for docs to refuse to treat patients who use coke etc.

 

[KBgrl]

no way! not to worry babydoll!! its only going to come up if they are testing for it....

 

[mini_mouse]

thanks for the information

I have rearranged the appt. for friday, just cos I'm a paranoid!

But, regarding coke, I am not a regular user by any stretch of the imagination. Friday was the first time I'd used this year, and I'd only taken it a handful of times last year. I have never used it as a weight-control method either, just socially.

 

[Suzr]

As others have said if it is a routine lab they will not be looking for coke and therefore will not find it. However, the furosemide (lasix) if this is what you are taking could be the cause of your out of "whack" electolytes. It can cause one to pee out too much potassium, which could wreck havoc on you system and be down right dangerous from a cardiovascular point of view. Why are they doing the blood test.? Are you having any symptoms of electolyte imbalance?

Suzr