Connect Sign InTest Utilization: Appropriate Utilization of Drug Tests for Pain Management Patients
Drug testing is becoming routine in the management of patients who are prescribed opioid therapy for chronic pain. If the unique characteristics of this clinical application are not well understood, routine drug testing can be costly. This presentation will focus on an approach to managing drug testing that is designed to maximize medical utility while minimizing inappropriate utilization.
Dr. McMillin has been involved in drug testing for more than 20 years. She is currently focused on the development and promotion of strategies, including test optimization, novel analytical techniques, alternate specimens, and algorithms for interpretation of results, which improve utility and quality of laboratory testing. She has published more than 100 manuscripts, review articles, and original research in this area, and actively participates in several professional organizations. She received her PhD in pharmacology and toxicology from the University of Utah and is certified by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry in clinical chemistry and toxicological chemistry.
