DRUGS
Alcohol
Nicotine
Drugs of Abuse
Drugs in Sport
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SPECIMENS
Blood
Oral Fluid
Saliva
Urine
Sweat
Hair |
DETECTION
Marijuana
Opiates
Amphetamine
Methamphetamine
Benzodiazepines
Cocaine |
TESTING
Screening
Confirmation
On-site
Laboratory |
COMPARISON
Urine
vs.
Oral Fluid |
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In oral fluid, drugs
will be detected within minutes after use.
In urine, drugs will remain undetected in the first 4-8 hours.
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Detection Time |
Oral Fluid |
Urine |
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Marijuana
Opiates
Amphetamine
Methamphetamine
Benzodiazepines
Cocaine
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12-24 hrs
12-24 hrs
24-48 hrs
24-48 hrs
24-48 hrs
12-24 hrs
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Days/weeks *
2-4 days
2-4 days
2-4 days
1 week
2-3 days
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The detection time differs from person to
person and depends
on a number of factors (age, sex, weight, metabolism, usage).
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xsx *
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Infrequent use:
xsx
Regular use:
Chronic use:
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1-3
days
xsx
1-3 weeks
1-3 months
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