10 Panel Drug Tests

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Depending on your reason for testing, you may require a drug test that can screen for a spectrum of substances. In many cases, employers have a strict screening policy that requires them to check for a specific list of drugs. On the other hand, healthcare professionals may want to rule out any and all substances to gain a better understanding of the symptoms their patients are experiencing. Whatever the motive, a 10 panel drug test is a suitable option for clients who require across-the-board screening capabilities. What is a 10 panel drug test ? A 10 panel drug test is a type of immunoassay screen that uses antibodies to detect the presence of drugs in the body. Tests with 10 drug panel s can be conducted by collecting a range of DNA samples, from urine and saliva, to hair follicles and blood. What does a 10 panel drug test test for ? Please see the list below for a complete breakdown of the substances a 10 panel drug test can detect in the human body: Marijuana (Cannabis, Hash, Synthetic Cannabis) Cocaine (Powder, Crack Cocaine) Amphetamines (Speed, Crystal Meth, Ritalin, Adderall) Opioids (Heroin, Opium, Codeine, Morphine) Barbiturates (Amobarbital, Pentobarbital, Phenobarbital) Benzodiazepines (Ativan, Librium, Xanax, Valium) Phencyclidine (PCP) Methaqualone (Quaaludes) Methadone Propoxyphene (Darvon) It’s important to note that a 10 panel drug test does not screen for alcohol. How does a 10 panel drug test work? When drugs enter the human body, our immune systems react, producing antibodies to protect us from the new foreign substance. Panel 10 drug tests are able to identify the presence of these antibodies in a DNA sample, informing the test administrator whether or not the patient is positive for the drug. The Benefits of Point of Care (POC) Tests At Countrywide Testing, we specialize in the sale of POC tests. This allows our clients to administer drug tests without having to visit a clinic or healthcare facility where blood can be collected. Some of the adv