Drug Testing News
Detetction Times of Drugs in Urine
Information provided by
a local (USA) drug screening laboratory:
| Drug |
Approximate Detection Time in Urine
|
| Amphetamines |
24 - 48
hours |
| Barbituates |
Short-Acting
(i.g. secobarbital) |
1 day |
| Long-Acting
(i.g. phenobarbital) |
2-3 week |
| Benzodiazepines |
3 Days |
| Cannabinoids
(Regular usage) |
30 - 45
days |
| Cocaine |
2-4 days |
| Methadone |
3 days |
| Methaqualone
|
14 days |
| Opiates |
2 days |
| Phencyclidine |
8 days (overdose) |
| Propoxyphene |
6 hours
to 2 days |
(*) Note:
Detection times
vary depending on analytical methods used, drug metabolism,
patient's condition, fluid intake and method and frequency of
ingestion. These are general guidelines only.
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