Lab Based Urine
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| The most common method of drug testing, Lab Based Urine testing, can detect casual drug use with in the last 72 hours (see the table below for detection periods). Negative results can be reported in as little as 30 minutes. These screenings will cover either a five or ten panel of drug classifications. |
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The five panel screens for the five drug classes below as mandated by federal law:
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The more extensive ten panel screen includes the federally mandated classes, as well as five additional classes of commonly abused drugs:
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Drug
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Detection Time
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Amphetamines (Including Methamphetamines and Ecstasy/MDMA)
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2-5 Days
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Cannabinoids (Maijuana, THC, Hashish)
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See Below
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Cocaine
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2-5 Days
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Opiates
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5-7 Days
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Phencyclidine (PCP)
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2-8 Days
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Barbiturates
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2 Days - 4 Weeks
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Benzodiapines
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7-10 Days
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Methadone
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5-7 Days
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Methaqualone
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2 Weeks
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Propoxyphene
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1-3 Days
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| Cannabinoid Detection Periods |
| Frequency of Use |
Detection Time |
| 1 Time Usage |
5-8 Days |
| Used 2-4 Times/Month |
11-18 Days |
| Used 2-4 Times/Week |
23-35 Days |
| Used 5-6 Times/Week |
33-48 Days |
| Used Daily |
49-63 Days |
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