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poke with the patient about her UDS result again and informed the patient that CSAC had contacted the laboratory and it was said, two things could have happened:

1. Falsification
2. The patient did not take her methadone dose

According to the patient, she's always take her methadone daily and does not understand why it would be a negative. This writer informed the patient, " This was not the first time, you tested negative for methadone and it was dosed with your counselor." The patient then says, " I do not remember that.....I take my methadone....so, what will happen with my take home bottles." This writer informed the patient, this writer haven't heard anything from TEAM decision, but will advise the patient. This writer asked the patient
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