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This 5-panel drug test is used to check for the presence of drug abuse through a urine sample. This test covers more prescription drugs that are often abused, in addition to the most popular illicit drugs. Illicit drugs, also known as street drugs or simply illegal drugs, are almost never prescribed.

Drugs tested in this panel 

• Marijuana (THC)
• Cocaine
• Amphetamines (including Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, and MDMA [Molly/Exctasy])
• Opiates (including Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Oxymorphone, Oxycodone, Codeine, Morphine, and 6-Acetyl Morphine)
• Phencyclidine (PCP)

How drug testing works

Whenever a drug is taken, the body eventually breaks it down and releases byproducts known as metabolites, which are excreted through the urine. The process of metabolizing a drug is highly predictable; everyone metabolizes drugs at about the same rate, so the presence of these metabolites is a reliable indication that the tester has recently taken the drug.

This test is a urine test which offers many benefits over other types of drug testing. Blood tests, for example, are inferior to urine tests when it comes to drug testing. This is because urine tests are non-invasive, painless, and have a longer detection period for drugs (before the drug metabolites leave the body). Hair tests do have much longer detection periods but also cost roughly 3-4 times as much.

Drug Detection Windows

Each drug takes a certain amount of time before it becomes undetectable in testing, with some drugs taking longer than others to completely leave the body. Dosage, types of samples, and individual metabolisms can affect the detection time as well. Because drugs become undetectable after a certain amount of time, drug tests are often ordered at random. The following are the approximate amount of time this test can detect each drug:

• Amphetamines - 1-3 days, depending on type.
• Cocaine (benzoylecgonine metabolite) - 4 days.
• Marijuana (THC) - Depends on usage. A single use can be detected for up to 7 days, while an everyday user can test positive between 10-30 days.
• Opiates - 1-4 days.
• Phencyclidine (PCP) - 8 days

More about the 5 Drugs Tested in this Panel

Amphetamines - Amphetamines are a highly potent and addictive class of drug that stimulates the central nervous system. They are sometimes prescribed to treat Parkinson’s Disease, ADHD, and narcolepsy. Some well-known amphetamines are legal, such as Adderall, and there are some illegal amphetamines like methamphetamine; but there are also synthetic amphetamines, such as MDMD (Ecstasy/Molly). Most amphetamines can be detected for 1-3 days after use in urine.

Cocaine - Also known as coke or crack, cocaine is an addictive stimulant drug that is derived from the coca plant. Cocaine can be detected for 2-4 days after use in urine.

Marijuana (THC) - Marijuana, or more well known as “pot” or “weed”, is the most commonly used illicit drug. The drug contains a cannabinoid known as THC, which is the main compound responsible for the psychoactive effects, and what is tested for in this panel. THC can be detected in urine for up to 7 days if used once, and for up to 30 days if used chronically.

Opiates - Opiates are derived from the poppy plant. They are used for recreational and medicinal purposes. Some well-known opiates are legal, such as codeine, morphine, and oxycodones. Then there are illegal opiates like heroin, and some intermediate metabolite opiates like 6-Acetyl Morphine (6-AM). Most opiates can be detected for 1-4 days after use in urine.    

Phencyclidine (PCP) - Phencyclidine (PCP) is a dissociative drug that can cause hallucinations, detachment from surroundings, and sensual distortion. Also known as “Angel dust,” PCP is considered to be one of the most dangerous illicit drugs due to the state it puts the user in, its deadly complications with other depressants, and the sense of invulnerability it provides. PCP can generally be detected for 1-8 days after use in urine.

How to Prepare and What to Expect

Those who are taking this test should not drink excessive liquids before providing the urine sample. Some believe that drinking large amounts of water before a urine drug test can hide or reduce the chances of a positive result, but all this will do is risk invalidating the test. An official ID card will be needed.

When at your selected lab to take the test, the lab technician who is responsible for performing the drug test will provide you with instructions. The process is quite simple, as you will be asked to use the restroom and provide a urine sample in a container.