What's the best way to test for drugs? Is there a specific "best" drug test that I should use? These are questions we get asked all the time here at Quest Diagnostics. The answer is yes, there are different types of drug tests and each one has its own strengths and weaknesses. In this article, we'll discuss one of our most popular urine drug tests: the 5-panel urine drug screen from Quest Diagnostics. We'll explain how it works and what makes it great for workplace testing purposes
A urine sample is collected and sent to the lab for testing. The results are available in 3-5 business days, so you will know if your test was positive or negative for drugs within that timeframe.
The length of time it takes for marijuana metabolites (the compounds left behind after your body metabolizes THC) to show up on a five panel drug test depends on several factors: how much marijuana you've consumed, how often you've used it and even what type of test was performed on your sample.
If you're looking for a urine drug test that's accurate, comprehensive and suitable for routine workplace screening, Quest Diagnostics' 5-panel urine drug test is the best option available on the market today.
The accuracy of a drug test is crucial because it ensures that all results are reliable and can be trusted. Quest Diagnostics' 5-panel urine drug test has been proven to be 99% accurate in detecting marijuana use over 90 days ago as well as other drugs such as cocaine, opiates (including heroin) and amphetamines (including methamphetamine).
What makes this particular urine sample collection method so reliable? It's all about how long each substance stays in your system after you've used it:
The 5-panel urine drug test is the most common type of drug test. It tests for five types of drugs: marijuana, cocaine and its metabolite, amphetamines, opiates and PCP.
The test comes with a sample cup for collecting a urine sample. You must urinate into the cup within 15 minutes after you receive your results at the lab. The sample will then be sent to Quest Diagnostics' certified labs where it will be tested using an immunoassay technique that detects trace amounts of specific substances in your body fluids such as urine or blood.
The Quest Diagnostics 5-panel urine drug test is considered an "any time" test because no waiting period is required between the day of exposure to drugs and the collection of your sample. This means that you can take the test any time after use, even if it's been less than 12 hours since your last dose. However, some drugs leave traces in your system for longer than others--for example, marijuana may be detectable up to 30 days after use while amphetamines can remain in your body for just a few days at most.
The Quest Diagnostics 5-panel urine drug test does not require testing for previous 2 days because it detects only recent use (within 72 hours). All testing should be done after first morning void since this will ensure accurate results since food or liquids consumed prior could affect results negatively.
The 5-panel urine drug test from Quest Diagnostics is one of our most comprehensive tests available today. It checks for marijuana, cocaine and its metabolite, amphetamines, opiates and PCP in your system. This test can be done as soon as you arrive at a Quest Diagnostics facility or mailed to you in advance.
In addition to being able to confirm whether someone has used drugs recently (within the past week), this test also looks for long-term use by showing up positive results for up to 90 days after the last use of these substances.*
For example: If someone uses cocaine once a month but doesn't smoke marijuana at all, they will still test positive on this screening because it detects trace amounts that remain in the body even after stopping use.* While we cannot provide details about specific cases due privacy laws; if you would like more information on how long certain substances may stay within your system please call us at 1-855-550-4942 or talk with one of our customer service representatives online via chat or email them at help@questdiagnosticsnow.com .
When you're ready to take a 5-panel urine drug test at Quest Diagnostics, our trained experts will provide you with all the information and support you need. We know how stressful these situations can be and we want to make sure that your experience is as comfortable as possible.