Tox
Medical abbreviation · Medical Specialty
| Stands for | Toxicology |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
Tox stands for Toxicology, a medical specialty abbreviation.
Subspecialty, formally medical toxicology, focused on poisoning, drug overdoses, envenomations, adverse drug effects and environmental and occupational exposures. Medical toxicologists usually train first in emergency medicine, pediatrics or preventive medicine and often staff poison control centers.
Example: Tox recommends continuing NAC and repeating the acetaminophen level in four hours.
Usage notes
In the US, poison centers can be reached through a single nationwide number, 1-800-222-1222. "Tox screen" refers instead to drug testing of urine or blood. The American College of Medical Toxicology represents the specialty.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.