Expanded Opiate Urine Drug Test
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Specimen Type: Urine
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Description:
Expanded Opiate Drug Test, Urine - Labcorp
What does an expanded opiate drug test look for?
Opiates are a class of drugs that are either derived from or mimic substances found in the opium poppy plant. They can be prescribed to treat pain but are often used illegally for the euphoric high they produce. Opiates are highly addictive and contribute to a large number of overdoses in the USA. Opioid overdoses are often fatal.
The expanded opiate urine test looks for the presence of codeine, morphine, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone in a urine sample. A positive result will provide a numerical value for the level of drug(s) detected.
How long do opiates stay in your system?
Most opiates will typically be detectable on a urine test for 1-3 days after use. The detection period can vary based on how much and how often a person uses them and other factors such as their individual metabolism.
Does an opiate test look for heroin?
Heroin is a drug made from morphine. Heroin use will typically result in positive morphine test results. However, this test cannot differentiate between the use of heroin and other opioid medications. A test for 6-acetylmorphine, a metabolite specific to heroin is also available.
What can cause a false positive opiate test?
Certain medications may cause a person to test positive for opiates. These include but are not limited to Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Dilantin (phenytoin), Carbamazepine, and certain antibiotics. It is recommended that you speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned that any medications you are taking may cause you to fail a drug test.
Eating poppy seeds may also cause a false positive on an opiate test. Poppy seeds come from the same plants that are used to produce morphine. It is possible to test positive for codeine and/or morphine after ingesting poppy seeds or products that contain the seeds. The amount of seeds necessary to affect the results of a drug test is difficult to determine. Positive test results will not be able to distinguish between eating poppy seeds and actual drug use. It is generally recommended that a person avoid eating poppy seeds before taking a drug test.
Request A Test also offers a standard opiate urine drug test that only screens for codeine and morphine. Please see our drug testing category for a full list of options.
Opiate urine test results typically take 1-3 business days if the test is negative. If the initial screening detects anything, additional confirmatory testing will be necessary. This can take up to 7 business days to complete.
Where can I find an Expanded Opiates Urine Drug Test near me?
Check our lab finder to locate a collection site in your area.
At this time, Request A Test does not offer DOT (Department of Transportation) certified testing.
Note: Result turn around times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
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Please be aware that due to national staffing shortages at the labs, results for drug testing may take longer than normal. Request A Test cannot guarantee turnaround time for test results.
Please note that not all lab locations can perform the collections for urine drug testing. When placing a testing order online, you can only select from lab locations that can perform this type of testing.
Please note: This test will not be submitted to a Medical Review Officer (MRO). We offer Rapid Urine Drug Testing and Saliva Drug Testing, which will include an MRO review only if at least one positive appears on the test results. Please contact Request A Test with any questions.
This test is intended to screen for drugs of abuse and is not appropriate for pain management or therapeutic monitoring. Customers who require pain management testing should consult their prescribing physician.
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