Confirmatory Drug Test Policies

Summary

Hospitals in California generally perform confirmatory tests if an initial drug screen at birth shows a positive result to ensure accuracy. The number of false positives can vary by hospital and testing methods. For specific policies, contact the hospital directly.

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Lakehead, California Shasta county
Thank you, ****. Could you please provide more details about the legal issue you are facing? This will help me provide you with the most relevant information.
Is there a confirmatory test during a routine drug screen at birth? How many false positives do hospitals receive?
Hi ****,
In California, hospitals generally perform a confirmatory test if an initial drug screen at birth shows a positive result. This helps to ensure accuracy. The exact number of false positives can vary by hospital and testing methods, but confirmatory tests aim to minimize these errors.
If you need further legal assistance or specific hospital policies, let me know.

Shasta County Superior Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Court St, Redding, CA *
Website: www.shasta.courts.ca.gov
Yes if you could tell me specific hospital policy for Sutter Roseville, California
Hi ****,
To get specific hospital policies for Sutter Roseville Medical Center, you would generally need to contact the hospital directly as these policies can vary and may not be publicly available online. Here is the contact information for Sutter Roseville Medical Center:
Name: Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Medical Plaza Dr, Roseville, CA *
Website: www.sutterhealth.org

You can reach out to them directly for detailed information regarding their policies on confirmatory tests during routine drug screens at birth.