What is Tested in a Drug Test?

Often in the drug testing world, tests are ordered without companies, courts, or people knowing what is tested. And with the most popular options being the 5, 10 panels.

5 Panel

The 5-panel drug test, specifically the urine, is by far the most popular test and the drug test of choice for the Department of Transportation (DOT). The drugs tested in a 5 Panel drug test are as follows:

• Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)

• Cocaine

• Marijuana

• Opiates

• Phencyclidine (PCP)

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10 Panel

As we get deeper into the drugs, a.k.a panels, tested in each drug test it is important to note that a 10 and 12 panel test will always include the drugs tested in a 5 panel. These tests are more common when looking for something specific not included in a standard 5 panel. The drugs tested in a 10 panel include:

• Amphetamines

• Barbiturates

• Benzodiazepines

• cocaine

• Marijuana

• MDA

• Methadone

• Methaqualone

• Opiates

• PCP

• Propoxyphene