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Alcohol/Drugs
1. How long does Oxycontin stay detectable in bloodstream?
The time it takes for half of the drug to leave the body system is referred to as half-life. Different research show different half-life values for Oxycontin, a prescription painkiller. One study shows that the half-life is 6.5 hours, while another study states that the half-life is 4.5 hours. It's important to note that there are several factors that affect the half-life of a drug, and how long the drug remains in the body. Some people metabolize drugs faster than others. Factors such as the amount and frequency of drug intake, the body's rate of metabolism, body's mass or size, age, level to tolerance to the drug, overall health conditions, level of stress, and even the quality of drug are important. The most common method of testing for Oxycontin in the body is using the urine test. Blood tests are also used. Though there were no solid data found about how long Oxycontin can be detected in the blood stream, it is thought that Oxycondone (Oxycontin is the extended-release formulation of Oxycodone) for the average person is detectable with the minimum detection time of 2.5 hours and maximum detection time of 2-3 days.
Answered: January 30, 2009
2. alcohol detection in urine test
Alcohol can be detected in urine for up to one - two days after consumption.
Answered: April 10, 2007
3. Can marijuana be detected after two years of abstinence?
Hair testing can detect the THC from marijuana use back to 6 months or longer. As hair grows out, THC is encased in the hair shaft, so the longer the hair, the longer back in the individual's drug history the lab can detect. Most legitimate testing facilities, however, only use hair within about 3-5 cm of the scalp, and discard the rest. This limits the detection history to about 90 days, depending upon the rate of growth of the individual's hair.
Answered: April 10, 2007
4. How long is the detection period for cocaine?
Benzoylecgonine can be detected in urine within four hours after cocaine intake and remains detectable in concentrations greater than 150 ng/ml typically for up to eight days after cocaine is used. Detection of accumulation of cocaine metabolites in hair is possible in regular users until the sections of hair grown during use are cut or fall out.
Answered: April 10, 2007
5. How long is oxycodone detectable in urine using the gas chromatography and immunoassay test?
The detection time window is 1-3 days following use. For more information see: http://www.norchemlab.com/reference/dtq/0304dtq02.htm
Answered: January 31, 2007
A standard screen covers a period of approximately 90 days. The hair sample is cut as close to the scalp as possible and the most recent 1.5 inches are tested. THC can be detected in hair after the affected hair grows above the scalp, which takes approximately 4-5 days from the time of drug use. For more information see: http://www.omegalabs.net/abouthairtesting/hairtestingfaq/hairtestingfaq.aspx
Answered: January 31, 2007
7. Detection of Opiates, Benzodiazepines and Amphetamines in Urine
Most opiates and cocaine can be detected in a urine test approximately 36 hours after use. Benzodiazepines may persist for up to several weeks amoung heavy users. Amphetamines (such as crystal meth) are detected through a urine test for up to two days. Heavy use can increase detection times. Withdrawal symptoms from substances can persist for long after the drug is completely out of the system. Some aspects of these drugs continue to affect the neural tissue for many months, specifically centres that control mood, thoughts and cravings.
Answered: January 31, 2005
The only thing that gets marijuana out of the body is time. Fatty tissues in various organs absorb the THC in marijuana. Traces of THC can be detected by standard urine and blood tests for about 2 days up to 11 weeks depending on the person’s metabolism, how much they smoked and the accumulation of THC deposits over how long they smoked. THC can be detected through the life of a hair. Hair testing is a common form of drug testing, usually testing a hair sample of 1.5 inches in length. This growth indicates a period of 90 days. Blood testing is also a way of detecting THC in the body.
Answered: January 19, 2005
9. THC bloodstream detection period
THC, marijuana's primary active ingredient, is stored by the body in fatty lipid tissue. From the fatty tissue it is slowly released into the bloodstream for up to several weeks depending on the amount and frequency of use and the user's level of physical activity. In chronic and physically inactive users, THC may accumulate in fatty tissues faster than it can be eliminated. This accumulation leads to longer detection periods for these individuals that may be anywhere from one to four weeks. Users with a high percentage of body fat in relation to total body mass are prone to longer drug detection periods for marijuana. For casual users THC may be in the urine for only one to ten days. Detection times for hair follicle, blood and saliva tests are much longer.
Answered: September 28, 2004
10. Drug detection for amphetamines
Amphetamines can be detected in the urine, saliva and bloodstream 2 to 5 days after use. Hair follicle tests can detect drug usage until the specified period of usage is cut off. Time is the only way to get traces of drugs out of the system.
Answered: April 7, 2004
THC, marijuana's primary active ingredient, is stored by the body in fatty lipid tissue. From the fatty tissue it is slowly released into the bloodstream for up to several weeks depending on the amount and frequency of use and the user's level of physical activity. In chronic and physically inactive users, THC may accumulate in fatty tissues faster than it can be eliminated. This accumulation leads to longer detection periods for these individuals that may be anywhere from one to four weeks. Users with a high percentage of body fat in relation to total body mass are prone to longer drug detection periods for marijuana. For casual users THC may be in the urine for only one to ten days. Detection times for hair follicle, blood and saliva tests are much longer.
Answered: January 20, 2004
