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What Does This Blood Test Report Indicate?
Question: I want to know what it means on a blood test that detected the following in blood.
Alprazolam. 86.0 +_ 6.1 ng/ml
Hydrocodone
Hydromorphone
Above is exactly how it shows on report. Know about the Alprazolam and hydrocodone. Have no idea about hydromorphone or what it is. Was in hospital ER in morning and had potassium administered. Is the 86.0. A low amount, high amount.???
Alprazolam. 86.0 +_ 6.1 ng/ml
Hydrocodone
Hydromorphone
Above is exactly how it shows on report. Know about the Alprazolam and hydrocodone. Have no idea about hydromorphone or what it is. Was in hospital ER in morning and had potassium administered. Is the 86.0. A low amount, high amount.???
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Hydromorphone is Dilaudid, an opioid painkiller medication that is usually administered intravenously in a hospital setting. This test shows that you had it in your system. The 86.0 is an average amount that simply indicates you were taking alprazolam, more commonly known as Xanax, a benzodiazepine anti-anxiety medication.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Hydromorphone is Dilaudid, an opioid painkiller medication that is usually administered intravenously in a hospital setting. This test shows that you had it in your system. The 86.0 is an average amount that simply indicates you were taking alprazolam, more commonly known as Xanax, a benzodiazepine anti-anxiety medication.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Did you look at the actual report? I was wondering since there is nothing next to the hydrocodone and hydromorphone if that means it showed up but not at an amount of concern or I guess maybe negligible, a very small amount?
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Yes, I looked at the report. The report indicates a positive result for alprazolam (with a level), hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. The latter two are usually not reported by level, simply by the presence or absence of metabolites in the blood. It does not say how much, high or low. All we know is you were positive for all three drugs, with a moderate level of alprazolam.
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Followup
Detailed Answer:
Yes, I looked at the report. The report indicates a positive result for alprazolam (with a level), hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. The latter two are usually not reported by level, simply by the presence or absence of metabolites in the blood. It does not say how much, high or low. All we know is you were positive for all three drugs, with a moderate level of alprazolam.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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