Sweat Patch Drug Testing
Learn about sweat patch testing from Test Smartly Labs.
How Does a Sweat Patch Drug Test Work?
A sweat patch drug test is a solution for monitoring drug usage over an extended period, usually about a week or two. When a person wears one of these patches, the material collects dead skin and sweat from the skin's surface. These particles will contain traces of drugs if the wearer uses them while wearing the patch, so a lab will test the patch for these traces. Drugs the test can detect include:
- Marijuana
- Amphetamines
- Opiates
- Cocaine
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
- Fentanyl / Norfentanyl
- Methamphetamine
- Methadone
- Opiates
- Opioids: Oxycodone / Oxymorphone
- Benzodiazepines
- Buprenorphine
Typically, these testing patches are applied by a trained technician on the client's arm, but they can be worn anywhere on the skin. At Test Smartly Labs, we provide the patches and complete the patch analysis at one of our local labs to deliver results. If a patch falls off, we can offer a replacement to restart the testing period.
Benefits of a Sweat Patch
While there are many methods for testing a person's system for drugs, sweat patches are the preferred choice in some cases. The biggest benefits of this testing method include:
- Continuous collection for a week or more
- Wide-range detection for various substances
- Easy application and removal
- Tamper-evident testing method
- Noninvasive and completely sanitary option
Applications for a Drug Sweat Patch
Sweat patch drug testing is an ideal way to monitor drug usage in various circumstances. Many times, these drug tests are court-ordered for certain individuals. They can also be used for employees where drug usage is highly suspected. These patches may even be required for parents in child protective cases.
Drug sweat patches are also a great accountability tool for people trying to overcome addiction. The long monitoring window makes it easier to help people recover from their addictions.
What Are The Advantages Of A Drug Patch Test?
This isn’t a drug test for everyone, but it’s very useful in some circumstances and comes with a variety of advantages including:
- Tamper Proof The drug patch cannot be removed, or the test won’t be accurate and a new patch will need to be put on by us in order for it to be valid. Plus, there’s nothing you can eat, drink, or do to cheat a sweat patch test.
- Non-Invasive & Ease No bathrooms, no needle pokes, no swabs – it makes for a non-invasive, simple test for those who need routinely and continuously monitored.
- Longer Detection Window One of the biggest benefits of a drug patch is that it detects the presence of drugs over a longer period of time than other tests. Someone will wear this patch all day, every day, for 7-14 days. If they use drugs within this timeframe, the patch will pick it up.
Contact Test Smartly Labs for Sweat Collection Patches
Test Smartly Labs offers transparent pricing for all of our testing types, including sweat patch drug monitoring. We have testing locations throughout Kansas and Missouri to ensure our testing is accessible where you're located.
Get in touch with us today to learn more about sweat patch drug testing.
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$149
This non-invasive 24-hour/ 7-day drug monitoring patch can detect drug in one's system for up to 14 days. It is applied once and removed after 14 days before being analyzed at the lab for drug usage. It can be used for those needing monitoring while on vacation or other circumstances where monitoring is required. This test analyzes the sample for the evidence of 5 different drugs, all in one test. Tests for Amphetamines (AMP), Methamphetamines (METH), Marijuana (THC), Cocaine (COC), Codeine, Opiates (OPI),Morphine, Heroin, Hydrocodone (HYC), Hydromorphone (HYM), Phencyclidine (PCP). Lab Confirmation/MRO Included. Specimen Type: Sweat Patch
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$185
This Sweat Patch plus Fentanyl is a non-invasive 24-hour/ 7-day drug monitoring patch can detect Fentanyl and many other drugs in one's system for up to 14 days. The patch is professionally applied once by trained personnel and removed after 10-14 days before being analyzed at the diagnostic lab for drug usage. The test is used primarily as a result of a court order for those needing consistent monitoring. This test analyzes sweat for the evidence of many different drugs, all in one test. Tests for Fentanyl (FEN), Amphetamines (AMP), Methamphetamines (METH), Marijuana (THC), Cocaine (COC), Codeine, Opiates (OPI),Morphine, Heroin, Hydrocodone (HYC), Hydromorphone (HYM), Phencyclidine (PCP). Lab Confirmation/MRO Included. Specimen Type: Sweat Patch
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$225
This Comprehensive Expanded 24/7 Drug Monitoring Panel is very comprehensive and is a non-invasive 24-hour/ 7-day drug monitoring patch can detect Fentanyl and many other drugs in one's system for up to 14 days. The patch is professionally applied once by trained personnel and removed after 10-14 days before being analyzed at the diagnostic lab for drug usage. The test is used primarily as a result of a court order for those needing consistent monitoring. This test analyzes sweat for the evidence of many different drugs, all in one test. Tests for Fentanyl (FEN), Amphetamines (AMP), Methamphetamines (METH), Marijuana (THC), Cocaine (COC), Codeine, Opiates (OPI),Morphine, Heroin, Hydrocodone (HYC), Hydromorphone (HYM), Norfentanyl, Phencyclidine (PCP) Norbuprnorphine, Methadone, Oxymorphone (OXYM), Oxycodone (HYC). Lab Confirmation/MRO Included. Specimen Type: Sweat Patch
