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Umbilical Cord Tissue Videos

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CCDG Presentation

CCDG Presentation

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Standardized vs. Targeted Umbilical Cord Collection

Standardized vs. Targeted Umbilical Cord Collection

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The Impact of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome on One West Virginia Community by Dr. Loudin

The Impact of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome on One West Virginia Community by Dr. Loudin

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The Importance of Following Forensic Principles in Newborn Drug Testing by Dr. Irene Shu

The Importance of Following Forensic Principles in Newborn Drug Testing by Dr. Irene Shu

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Umbilical Cord Collection Training Video

Umbilical Cord Collection Training Video

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Umbilical Cord Drug Testing: A Discussion of Prevalent Issues

Umbilical Cord Drug Testing: A Discussion of Prevalent Issues

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USDTL Live episode 2 CordStat Origin with Dianne Montgomery

USDTL Live episode 2 CordStat Origin with Dianne Montgomery

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Why Test For Designer Stimulants Bath Salts in Umbilical Cord

Why Test For Designer Stimulants Bath Salts in Umbilical Cord

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Newborn Fentanyl Drug Testing

Newborn Fentanyl Drug Testing

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Umbilical Cord Tissue Drug Testing

Umbilical Cord Tissue Drug Testing

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Coffee Tox June 2020 – Gabapentin

Coffee Tox June 2020 – Gabapentin

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Coffee Tox August 2020 – Meconium & Umbilical Cord

Coffee Tox August 2020 – Meconium & Umbilical Cord

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Coffee Tox November 2020 – FASD & Newborn Alcohol Biomarker Testing

Coffee Tox November 2020 – FASD & Newborn Alcohol Biomarker Testing

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Prevalence of Methamphetamine in Umbilical Cord

Prevalence of Methamphetamine in Umbilical Cord

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Coffee Tox March 2021 – Missed Opportunities in Newborn Drug Testing

Coffee Tox March 2021 – Missed Opportunities in Newborn Drug Testing

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Umbilical Cord Tissue Infographics

Thorough Collection = Thorough Lookback

Thorough Collection = Thorough Lookback
The Onset of Newborn Withdrawal Symptoms is Highly Variable

The Onset of Newborn Withdrawal Symptoms is Highly Variable
Progressing Newborn Toxicology With Umbilical Cord Testing

Progressing Newborn Toxicology With Umbilical Cord Testing
Umbilical Cord Turnaround Time

Umbilical Cord Turnaround Time
Reservoir Matrices

Reservoir Matrices
NAS Treatment Varies With Drug Exposure

NAS Treatment Varies With Drug Exposure

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Umbilical Cord Tissue Poster Presentations

13-Panel Toxicological Drug Screen of Umbilical Cord Tissues with Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays

13-Panel Toxicological Drug Screen of Umbilical Cord Tissues with Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays
A Survey of Umbilical Cord Drug Testing Results between July and November, 2014

A Survey of Umbilical Cord Drug Testing Results between July and November, 2014
An Evaluation of the Immunalysis Buprenorphine Direct ELISA Kits for the Detection of Buprenorphines in Umbilical Cord

An Evaluation of the Immunalysis Buprenorphine Direct ELISA Kits for the Detection of Buprenorphines in Umbilical Cord
Improved Means of Detecting Fetal Exposure to Illicit Drugs

Improved Means of Detecting Fetal Exposure to Illicit Drugs
Pre-analytical Superiority of Umbilical Cord Over Meconium for Neonatal Drug Testing

Pre-analytical Superiority of Umbilical Cord Over Meconium for Neonatal Drug Testing
The Collection of Umbilical Cord Blood on Filter Paper Cards for Detection of Phosphatidylethanol in Newborns at Risk for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure

The Collection of Umbilical Cord Blood on Filter Paper Cards for Detection of Phosphatidylethanol in Newborns at Risk for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
The Detection of Prenatal Marijuana Exposure using Meconium and Umbilical Cord: A Comparison using Matched Pairs

The Detection of Prenatal Marijuana Exposure using Meconium and Umbilical Cord: A Comparison using Matched Pairs
Using Umbilical Cord Tissue to Detect Fetal Exposure to Illicit Drugs: A Multi-Centered Study in Utah and New Jersey

Using Umbilical Cord Tissue to Detect Fetal Exposure to Illicit Drugs: A Multi-Centered Study in Utah and New Jersey
Re-Emergence of Methamphetamine: Observations from a High-Risk Prenatal Population

Re-Emergence of Methamphetamine: Observations from a High-Risk Prenatal Population
The Positivity Rate of Fentanyl in Human Meconium Specimens by Using a Developed and Validated Qualitative Method

The Positivity Rate of Fentanyl in Human Meconium Specimens by Using a Developed and Validated Qualitative Method
Detection of Gabapentin in Human Umbilical Cord

Detection of Gabapentin in Human Umbilical Cord
Birth to Final Report: Turn-Around Time for Newborn Toxicology Testing

Birth to Final Report: Turn-Around Time for Newborn Toxicology Testing

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Umbilical Cord Tissue Articles

Ask the Tox 01-Aug-2017

Meconium Collection: Nothing More, Nothing Less 01-Aug-2017

Why is Confirmation Testing Necessary? 01-Aug-2017

Newborn Testing For Alcohol Biomarkers 11-Nov-2016

Who Cares About Chain of Custody? 11-Nov-2016

Clinical vs. Forensic: The Differences Cost More Than Just Money 28-Jul-2016

Addressing Substance Use in Pregnancy: One State’s Mission 21-Mar-2016

Overcoming Obstacles in Identifying Prenatal Alcohol Exposure 21-Mar-2016

Breaking the Blood Barrier 01-Dec-2015

Real Time Data 03-Aug-2015

A Moment In Time 02-Feb-2015

Lost Opportunities 02-Feb-2015

Marijuana Use in Pregnancy 01-May-2013

Identifying Alcohol-Exposed Newborns 01-Oct-2012

Newborn Direct Ethanol Biomarker 01-Oct-2012

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Umbilical Cord Tissue Announcements

Gabapentin Detection in Umbilical Cord

01-Apr-2020

Newborn Drug Testing for Kratom Exposure in Umbilical Cord Tissue Commercially Available

04-May-2020

Lowest Fentanyl Cutoffs in Umbilical Cord Tissue

06-Dec-2021

We offer fentanyl cutoff levels for umbilical cord tissue testing that are lower than anyone else in the industry.

Designer Benzodiazapines Available in Umbilical Cord Tissue

10-Apr-2023

Xylazine in Umbilical Cord

01-Sep-2023

SSRI Testing Available in Umbilical Cord Tissue

04-Nov-2024

We are excited to announce the addition of SSRIs to our umbilical cord testing. SSRIs will be an add on test available November 4th, 2024.

Adding Phenibut, Medetomidine, and Tianeptine Options for Umbilical Cord Tissue, Hair, and Nail Testing

10-Mar-2025

We are announcing the addition of phenibut, medetomidine, and tianeptine to our umbilical cord tissue, hair, and nail testing menus. These substances can be ordered as an individual test or an add-on to any umbilical cord tissue, hair, or nail drug panel.

USDTL Helps Identify Newborns Exposed to Fentanyl Abuse

30-Sep-2019

Report Change Notification

18-Apr-2016

USDTL is now ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited

22-Sep-2015

Improved Screening Assay For Buprenorphine in Umbilical Cord

01-Jul-2014

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USDTL Umbilical Cord Tissue Research

A Comparison of Turnaround-Times for Two Popular Specimen Types Used for Newborn Toxicology: Meconium and Umbilical Cord Tissue 24-Oct-2024

Using Umbilical Cord Tissue to Identify Prenatal Ethanol Exposure and Co-exposure to Other Commonly Misused Substances 24-Oct-2024

Toxicology as a Diagnostic Tool to Identify the Misuse of Drugs in the Perinatal Period 24-Oct-2024

Using Umbilical Cord Tissue to Identify Prenatal Exposure to Fentanyl and Other Commonly Abused Drugs 31-May-2022

The Identification of Prenatal Exposure to Mitragynine Using Umbilical Cord Tissue 31-May-2022

Neonatal Cord Tox Panel and Maternal Perinatal Fentanyl Exposure: A Retrospective Chart Review 22-Apr-2022

Detection of Codeine, Morphine, 6-Monoacetylmorphine, and Meconin in Human Umbilical Cord Tissue: Method Validation and Evidence of In Utero Heroin Exposure 27-Jan-2015

The Detection of POPE And EtG in Human Umbilical Cord Tissue 01-Dec-2012

The detection of caffeine and cotinine in umbilical cord tissue using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry 01-Apr-2011

Determination of amphetamine and methamphetamine in umbilical cord 19-Sep-2009

Using umbilical cord tissue to detect fetal exposure to illicit drugs 01-Nov-2008

Testing for fetal exposure to illicit drugs using umbilical cord tissue vs meconium 01-Jan-2006

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USDTL Umbilical Cord Tissue Assisted Research

Prevalence of Drug Use in Pregnant West Virginia Patients 01-Jul-2010

Demographic and Psychosocial Characteristics of Mothers Using Methamphetamine During Pregnancy: Preliminary Results of the Infant development, Environment, and Lifestyle Study (IDEAL) 03-Sep-2009

Prenatal Cocaine Exposures and Dose-Related Cocaine Effects on Infant Tone and Behavior 08-Dec-2006

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Foundational Umbilical Cord Tissue Research

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