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How Long Does Crystal Methamphetamine Remain In System For A Blood Test?
Question: I'm pregnant. And I'm at the hospital getting a blood test done and a urine sample taken. Will drugs show up on the results if I smoked Meth yesterday afternoon.
Brief Answer:
If they test for methamphetamine then it might show positive in result
Detailed Answer:
Hi Danielledansey97,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. It depends on the test you are getting done at the hospital.
2. If you are getting tested for pregnancy then drugs will not show up in test result.
3. If the test is to look for methamphetamine then it is there in your system if you took it yesterday and might show up in result.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
If they test for methamphetamine then it might show positive in result
Detailed Answer:
Hi Danielledansey97,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. It depends on the test you are getting done at the hospital.
2. If you are getting tested for pregnancy then drugs will not show up in test result.
3. If the test is to look for methamphetamine then it is there in your system if you took it yesterday and might show up in result.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
They are saying that I have protein in my urine and my platelets are dropping and my protein is getting higher what does that mean
Brief Answer:
It might be from a kidney condition or associated with pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hi Danielledansey97,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. Your report shows proteinuria and thrombocytopenia or low platelets.
2. The above findings might indicate a condition with the kidneys. However there are other conditions associated with pregnancy like infection or pre eclampsia which might also cause similar problems.
3. It is suggested that you discuss in detail with your doctor and get evaluated to confirm any condition which might be causing your low platelets and proteinuria.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
It might be from a kidney condition or associated with pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hi Danielledansey97,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. Your report shows proteinuria and thrombocytopenia or low platelets.
2. The above findings might indicate a condition with the kidneys. However there are other conditions associated with pregnancy like infection or pre eclampsia which might also cause similar problems.
3. It is suggested that you discuss in detail with your doctor and get evaluated to confirm any condition which might be causing your low platelets and proteinuria.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
If they do a FBc will it show
Brief Answer:
Full blood count will not test for methamphetamine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
A full blood count is unlikely to show drugs including methamphetamine. It will give an idea about red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Full blood count will not test for methamphetamine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
A full blood count is unlikely to show drugs including methamphetamine. It will give an idea about red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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