6 Panel Urine Drug Test

In general, the window of detection for a 6 Panel Urine Drug Test is up to a week. However, this varies depending on several factors. Typically, "harder" drugs like cocaine exit the system faster, while "softer" drugs like marijuana tend to stay around for a while. The amount of the drug ingested also plays a role; the more a person takes of a given substance, the longer it can be found in a urine test. Frequency of use is also a factor; a single use may not show up on a urine test for very long, while repetitive usage can be detected for a longer period of time. Finally, an individual's metabolism plays a role. Some people simply metabolize drugs and excrete them from their systems faster than others.

Urine drug test results can show a wide variety of different drugs, so it is important to know what you're testing for if you need testing for specific substances. Generally, more substances are tested in panels with higher numbers. Health Street offers a 5 panel drug test as the most basic urine drug test, so our 6 panel is a step up from that. Some of our larger drug panels include many more substances, such as the 16 panel, 20 panel, and even 22 panel. If you're just looking for a basic urine drug test, the 6 panel is a great place to start.

The result of a 6 Panel Urine Drug Test is reported in a secure PDF files which detail the list of the tested drugs. For each class of drugs, there is an indication of Positive or Negative. If a drug comes back positive, the specific metabolite which tested positive will be specifically indicated. Quantitative levels for positive results are available upon request. The PDF file can be easily downloaded from our portal, printed, or forwarded. We are also happy to send or fax drug test results to any person, employer, or organization that needs to get a copy of the report.

Negative urine drug tests typically come back the next business day, but in some cases can take longer. If the screening is not negative, further testing is required. Our lab will run a GC/MS confirmation test on all non-negatives, which provides an official, quantitative measurement of the level of drugs in the system. Confirmation testing takes approximately 3-5 days.

Our urine drug tests can identify drug use up to one week back. However, many factors can affect the window of time, including the user's age and metabolism, the amount of the drug used, and the frequency of use.

The standard 6 Panel Drug Test does not include alcohol as one of the substances being screened for. However, Health Street offers a 6 Panel Plus Urine Alcohol option that includes the additional screening for alcohol in urine. This option can detect the presence of alcohol in the system within a timeframe of up to 12 hours.

Health Street does not currently provide a 6 Panel Saliva Drug Test option.