Search
for

    Glossary Drug Screening

    process to detect drugs in biological samples

    Drug screening, also known as drug testing or substance screening, is a process used to detect the presence of drugs or their metabolites in a person's biological samples, such as urine, blood, hair, or saliva. This procedure is commonly used in various settings, including employment, sports, and medical diagnostics, to ensure compliance with drug-free policies or to monitor substance use for health and safety reasons.

    Related Terms

    Sort by

    Learn 5 of 25

    1. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
    2. Metformin Diabetes drug that lowers blood sugar
    3. Verteporfin Light-activated eye drug being studied for scarring
    4. Rapamycin Immune-suppressing drug, also called sirolimus
    5. Spironolactone Blood-pressure and diuretic drug with anti-androgen effects