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Drug Detection times
Abbreviated name on drug test, proper name, other names approximate detectable time it remains in the URINE after use.

AMP Amphetamines Speed, amph or whizz. 2-6 days
BAR Barbiturates Depressants, Barbs, Downers 3-8 days
BUP Buprenorphine Subutex 3-6 days
BZO Benzodiazepines Benzos, Rohypnol or roofies 2-14 days
COC Cocaine Coke, crack or charlie. 2-5 days
MDMA Methylenedioxymethamphetamine Ecstasy or E's 2-6 days
MET Methamphetamines Glass, ice or meth. 2-6 days
MOP Morphine 2-5 days
MTD Methadone Dolly, Red Rock 2-8 days
OPI Opiates Heroin, smack or gear. 2-5 days
PCP Phencyclidine Angel dust or peace pill 3 - 8 days
TCA Tricyclic Antidepressants TCA 6 -10 days depending on duration of drug use.
THC Marijuana Cannabis, puff, spliff or hash. Casual use 2-14 days heavy use up to 30 days.

The amount of time drugs stay in the body depends on many factors such as, the amount of the drug taken, its strength, purity, the body weight of the person being tested and rate of metabolism, and whether they are a casual user or a long term user.



Saliva or Oral Fluid Drug Testing-Drug Detection Times

The window period for drug detection using standard saliva or oral fluid drug test are between 12 and 18 hrs only.

The new Saliva Twist Drug Tests detection time is up to 48-72 hours from last drug use

For this reason urine drug testing remains the prefered method of drug testing where a reliable sample can be obtained.

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