Effects of Fluid Load on Human Urine Characteristics Related to Workplace Drug Testing

Chaturvedi AK, Sershon JL, Craft KJ, Cardona PS, Soper JW, Canfield DV, Dubowski KM, Whinnery JE, Leyva MJ, Aston CE, Blevins SM, Wright JE, Fraser AD, Kuntz DJ

FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine - Civil Aerospace Medical Institute

关键词: Forensic Science;    Forensic Urine Drug Testing;    Specimen Validity;    Creatinine;    Urine Specific Gravity;    Body Mass Index;    Resting Metabolic Rate;   

RP-ID  :  DOT/FAA/AM-12/5

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来源: Federal Aviation Administration

【 摘 要 】

Duringworkplace drug testing, urine specimens are also tested for sample dilution,substitution, and adulteration. Often when urine sample validity testingindicates such sample modifications, donors argue that these irregularities aredue to medical or health conditions, working conditions, dietary habits, orgenetic differences.