I would call your MRO and ask him or the pharmacist.  Fentanyl has a half life of 3.7 hours.  So that leads me to ask, how long does it last in the urine?

 

Thank you,

Sue Davis MS, BSN, RN, CVRN – BC, NE-BC, CCRN-K
Director, Learning Center & Employee Health
Methodist Health System
8601 West Dodge Road, Suite 18, Omaha, NE 68114
Phone:  (402) 354-5694
Learning Center Fax: (402) 354-5466
Employee Health Fax: (402) 354-8819
sue.davis@nmhs.org 

Making life easier, one day at a time J

 

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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [MCOH-EH] Suspected fentanyl use

 

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I would appreciate info on the following questions related to suspected  fentanyl use:

·        How would you proceed if an employee was suspected of fentanyl use?  

·        Would you test urine, saliva or blood? 

·        Can you provide the information on the screening panel used?

·        Where would the specimen be sent for testing?

 

Thank you,

Yvonne Noel

 

 

 

Yvonne Noel
Interim Manager
Occupational Health and Wellness
O: 214-456-1897
F: 214-456-2665
E:mary.noel@childrens.com

 

                                                                                        

 

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