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What Is Oral Fluid Test Given For?

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Posted on Fri, 9 May 2014
Question: Im still confused about the oral fluid test my dr had me take for my adderall. Is the purpose to make sure Im taking my medication or to tell how much of my medication Im taking?
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer: It is to see level of adderall in your body. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXX Thanks for writing to HCM Your doctor has advised oral fluid test to see level of adderall in your body.It may further guide the clinician in dose regulation. Adderall is an amphetamine mixed salts.It is a psychostimulant drug used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Now a days,oral fluid test is more sensitive for some drug estimation in the body as compared to other sources like urine. It has distinct advantages over urine sampling.Oral fluid collection can be performed in any location,with less embarrassment and under directly observed conditions. The amount of amphetamine excreted in urine is highly dependent upon urinary pH.So,this is not suitable for adderall estimation. Salivary glands are highly perfused organs and it allows rapid transference of drug in blood to salivary glands.Within minutes of parenteral drug administration,drug can appear in oral fluid and it parallels plasma drug concentrations so this test is advised for you. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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What Is Oral Fluid Test Given For?

Brief Answer: It is to see level of adderall in your body. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXX Thanks for writing to HCM Your doctor has advised oral fluid test to see level of adderall in your body.It may further guide the clinician in dose regulation. Adderall is an amphetamine mixed salts.It is a psychostimulant drug used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Now a days,oral fluid test is more sensitive for some drug estimation in the body as compared to other sources like urine. It has distinct advantages over urine sampling.Oral fluid collection can be performed in any location,with less embarrassment and under directly observed conditions. The amount of amphetamine excreted in urine is highly dependent upon urinary pH.So,this is not suitable for adderall estimation. Salivary glands are highly perfused organs and it allows rapid transference of drug in blood to salivary glands.Within minutes of parenteral drug administration,drug can appear in oral fluid and it parallels plasma drug concentrations so this test is advised for you. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX