I know I have seen this question in the past; however, I wanted to revisit for follow up to see what others are doing in their practices.

When handling a discrepancy situation, do you only screen for medication in the discrepancy or do you use your normal panel UDS if the medication is covered under panel?

Example: Hydrocodone: Test only for that medication or use 10 panel ext opiates which covers medication,

Gabapentin: Test only for that medication or medication plus 10 panel since it is not part of the 10 panel routine UDS.

Any feedback and supporting information is greatly appreciated.

Thank You,

Darlene Sims, MSN, FNP-C

Director, Infirmary Employee Health Services

185 Mobile infirmary blvd

Mobile, Al 36607

MIEH 251-435-3377

THEH 251-279-1605

NBEH 251-239-2036

** Please note, Employee Health will be closed the morning of Wednesday, 3/18 for staff meeting.