Approximate Duration of Detectability


Approximate Duration of Detectability
of Selected Drugs of Abuse in Urine
Substance Duration of Detectability * TesTstick & TesTcup Cut-Off
Amphetamine 48 hours 1000 ng/mL
Methamphetamine 48 hours  
Barbiturates    
     Short acting 24 hours  
     Intermediate acting 48-72 hours  
     Long acting 7 days or more  
Benzodiazepines 3 days  
Cocaine Metabolites 2-3 days 300 ng/mL
Methadone 3 days (approx)  
Codeine / Morphine 48 hours 300 ng/mL
Propoxyphene / Norpropoxyphene 6-48 hours  
Cannabinoids (marijuana)    
     Single use 3 days 50 ng/mL
     Moderate use (4x / week) 4 days "
     Heavy use (daily) 10 days "
     Chronic heavy use 21-27 days "
Methaqualone 7 days or more  
Phencyclidine (PCP) 8 days (approx) 25 ng/mL

Drugs highlighted in BLUE are detectable with TesTcup 4 Panel (ASI Item # 010-47518)ASI Stocks this Item.
TesTcup 5 Panel (ASI Item # 010-07-6481-7) adds the ability to detect PCP, which is highlighted in RED.
All Drugs on this list are available in the TesTstik line of products.  Click HERE to go to the TesTstik catalog page. 

* Interpretation of the duration of detectability must take into account many variables, such as drug metabolism and half-life, subject's physical condition, fluid balance and state of hydration, and route and frequency of ingestion. These are general guidelines only.

SOURCE: Journal of the American Medical Association's Council on Scientific Affairs (1987, p.3, 112)


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