Collection: Urine Drug Test Kits

The detection window for drugs in urine can vary widely between individuals depending on several factors, including the type of drug, the amount of drug used, the route the drug is administered, the frequency of use, the individual's metabolism, body mass, age, hydration level, and overall health.

Here are some general detection windows for common drugs in urine:

Amphetamines : 1-3 days.

Benzodiazepines (e.g., Valium, Xanax): 3-7 days for occasional use, up to 4-6 weeks for chronic use.

Cannabis (THC): How long Cannabis can be detected in urine very much depends on the amount and frequency of use and the build of the individual. Below is a guide

Single Cannabis use: 1-3 days.

Moderate Cannabis use (4 times/week): 5-7 days.

Chronic Cannabis use (daily): 10-15 days.

Heavy chronic Cannabis use (multiple times/day): 30+ days.

Cocaine: 2-4 days.

Heroin: 2-3 days.

LSD: 1-3 days.

MDMA (Ecstasy): 2-4 days.

Methadone: 3-4 days.

It's important to note that these are general guidelines. Individual results can vary, and certain drug tests may have different sensitivities and cut-off levels that can affect detection times. Additionally, some drugs are metabolised into other compounds that may be detected for different periods.

More information on detection times for drugs in urine and saliva here

Urine drug tests can detect a variety of substances, including but not limited to:

• Marijuana (THC)
• Cocaine
• Opiates (e.g., heroin, morphine)
• Amphetamines
• Methamphetamines
• Benzodiazepines
• Barbiturates
• Alcohol
• MDMA (Ecstasy)
• PCP
• LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide)
• Psilocybin (Mushrooms)
• Synthetic Cannabinoids ("Spice," "K2")
• Synthetic Stimulants ("Bath Salts")
• Methadone
• Propoxyphene
• Tramadol
• Buprenorphine
• Fentanyl
• Gabapentin
• Barbiturates
• Zolpidem
• Ketamine
• Methylphenidate (Ritalin) uncommon
• MDMA (Ecstasy)
• Phencyclidine (PCP)
• Hydrocodone
• Oxycodone
• Hydromorphone
• Codeine
• Cotinine (Nicotine Metabolite)

Urine drug tests are generally very reliable and very accurate, but can sometimes yield false positives or false negatives. To confirm a positive drug screening kit result in a workplace or healthcare setting, a laboratory confirmation drug test is usually performed

Results from an onsite urine screening using a drug test kit are usually available immediately. if the urine sample is sent off to a laboratory for drug screening this can take anywhere from several days to a week. If the test is done on-site, you might get results almost immediately. Lab-based tests typically take 1-3 business days from receipt of the sample by the lab for results.

Nicotine can be detected in urine for up to 5 days after use in a urine test. However, this detection window can vary depending on factors such as the frequency and amount of nicotine use, individual metabolism, and the sensitivity of the urine test being used. Ultra sensitive detection Cotinine urine tests may detect Nicotine use for longer.

Generally, for occasional smokers or users of nicotine products, nicotine and its metabolites may be detectable at the shorter end of this range, while heavy or frequent users might find that nicotine is detectable for a longer period within the 5 days window.

Cotinine, the primary metabolite of nicotine, is often tested because it remains in the body longer than nicotine itself. Testing for cotinine provides a more extended detection window and a more reliable measure of nicotine exposure.