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Meconium Drug Testing

Using drugs during pregnancy is a significant medical and social issue. Meconium is the newborn's fecal material passed in the first three days of birth. Meconium is formed in utero; as a result, it can be used to check for drug abuse during pregnancy, such as cocaine, codeine, morphine, and marijuana abuse. Meconium collection is non-invasive, and thus it is relatively easy to check for the presence of the drug.

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Can marijuana be detected in meconium testing in pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am currently pregnant and have a question about meconium testing. I used marijuana a handful of times throughout the beginning of my pregnancy. It has been 19 weeks and three days since I stopped using it completely. I am really stressed about meconium testing. My question is, what i...  Read Full »

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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Medically as per certain studies and international publications, meconium testing can detect maternal substance use for up to 4 to 5 months before delivery. For urine testing, it is a week. Please take care of your health and have a good diet and take adequate rest. ...  Read Full »

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