Medical Review Officer Training
Programme
Introduction to SYNLAB Laboratory Services
Chain of Custody:
What is it?
Why is it important?
Common flaws in the CoC procedure
Testing Procedure:
How the laboratory process works
Overview of screening process
Overview of confirmation process
Tea Break
Alternative matrices overview - covers key elements with advantages and disadvantages of each method outlined:
Hair Testing
Saliva Testing
Sweat Testing
Near Donor Testing
Lunch
Result Interpretation:
Role of MRO
Overview of common drugs of abuse
Cannabis and passive smoking
Heroin and poppy seeds
Use and misuse of over the counter medication / prescription only medication
Alcohol misuse
Other common drugs of abuse
Current legislation and guidelines
Topical issues
Case studies
Questions & Finish
