7-Panel Lab Based Urine Drug Test: Analyzes the sample for the evidence of 7 different drugs or drug metabolites, all in one test. Tests for 6-AM, AMP, BAR, BZO, COC, THC, OXY, PCP, MDMA, HYDRO. Lab Confirmation/MRO Included. Specimen Type: Urine
While there are thousands of drugs that are passed around alleyways and hospital halls alike, there are a few that stand out as being main offenders when it comes to abuse. Some are more harmless than others, but there’s no denying the wide-reaching effects the most common drugs of abuse have on the human public.
The Drugs Everybody Knows
These categories are highlighted as the result of statistical analysis and professional opinion. Each one is impactful, and some are very dangerous.
Methamphetamine
Otherwise known as “meth”, this drug is often changed in different laboratories to bring out greater levels of potency.
MDMA (Ecstasy)
MDMA is a psychoactive drug used for recreation. The symptoms include increased energy, empathy, pleasure, and other sensations.
Ketamine
Ketamine is a fast-acting tranquilizing drug with anesthetic and hallucinogenic properties. It is showing promise in the treatment of depression.
Cocaine
Formerly used as a common pain-killer in hospitals, cocaine fell out of use when it’s incredibly addictive nature was increasingly understood.
Opioids
Originating from the poppy plant, opioids are a class of highly-addictive drugs that are used for a wide variety of applications, including in some cases as officially accepted pain-killers.
Fentanyl
While Morphine tends to get more attention due to it's more widely-used status, this synthetic opioid is also used as a pain-killer by some hospitals due to being anywhere from 50 to 100 times more potent.
Date Rape Drugs (GHB & Rohypnol)
A tragically common abuse, “date rape drugs” are used to numb the victim and decrease their resistance to suggestion.
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Understanding each of these threats is key in learning to defeat them. Let us help you along, and contact us today.
Why Do Businesses Need Random Employee Drug Tests?
Do you remember the last time you applied for a new job? Or perhaps you are a hiring manager at the business who has accepted many applications and interviewed potential hires. One common part of the hiring process is the pre-employment drug test. No matter what side of the process you are on, this drug test is designed to ensure that the company ends up with the best employees possible who will be able to perform their duties safely and successfully.
List Of The Most Common Drugs Of Abuse (continued)
Marijuana
One of the most hotly contested drugs in the world, marijuana has many arguments for its benefits and use, but it can still produce a negative experience to sensitive takers
Narcotics
Defined differently depending on who you ask, narcotics are generally accepted to refer to drugs with sleep-inducing or euphoric properties, with narcotics and opioids being synonymous in some minds.
Prescription Drugs
Often harmless (or indeed, very beneficial) drugs, these substances can become very deadly when taken by people they weren’t intended for.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive drug that can be extremely difficult to quit, and it has no accepted use for medical purposes.
Phencyclidine (PCP)
PCP was originally developed as an anesthetic for use in surgeries. However, it was discontinued in 1965 due to significant adverse effects.
Tobacco
The most popularly consumed of all of these drugs, tobacco is dangerous to humans who depend on it, with no documented benefit.
What we Need
Be prepared for your drug test:
Bring your Government Issued Picture ID
Bring Drug Test Paperwork or Authorization
Complete TSL Intake Form & HIPAA Disclosure
Pay for your Test on the same day it happens
Make sure you are hydrated if you are performing a Urine Test
Expect to have your nail polish removed if getting a Nail Drug Test
We do not need your prescription information but a Medical Review Officer (MRO) may contact you after collection to verify your medications.
For urine testing, plan on arriving 3 hours before we close (1 hr minimum) to provide a cushion of time for a shy bladder situation.
For hair testing, be sure to dry your hair completely before arriving.
For nail testing, be sure to clean your nails with soap and water before arriving. Also, artificial nails and polish must be removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are Your Hours?
All Test Smartly Labs are open Monday through Friday, from 9am - 5pm
The Overland Park Testing Center is also open from 9am – 1pm on Saturdays
Do We Need To Have An Appointment?
No appointment is required to come into our labs, and all of our locations are on a walk-in basis. However, it is recommended you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to closing. If your situation requires special time considerations, please call us to determine if it would be better to arrange an appointment time.
Do I Need Doctors’ Orders For Testing?
No doctors’ orders needed, we are a Direct-Access Testing Center. You are encouraged to consult your medical professional with your lab test results.
What’s The Turnaround Time For Lab Work?
Average turnaround time is 2-5 business days depending on the complexity of the lab work. Most tests are available in 2-3 days
Do You Need A List Of My Medications For A Drug Test?
Per protocol, the lab techs are not allowed to receive or ask for your medications. A medical review officer or MRO, a licensed physician who specializes in toxicology, will call you and ask for your medications and your physician’s phone number if it’s detected in your sample during testing. The MRO will then call your physician to verify your medications.
