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What is covered by the 5 panel and 10 panel drug test?
What drugs are tested in a five (5) panel drug test? Marijuana (THC), Methamphetamine, Amphetamine, Cocaine, Opiates (heroin, codeine, morphine) and Phencyclidine (PCP) What drugs are tested in a ten (10) panel drug test? Marijuana (THC), Methamphetamine, Amphetamine, Cocaine, Opiates (heroin, codeine, morphine) Phencyclidine (PCP), Propoxyphene, Methadone, Barbiturates and Benzodiazepines, Methaqualone Find out about Expanded […]
Who is National Drug Screening?
National Drug Screening, Inc. (NDS) will fulfill an industry need for a state of the art technology software platform combined with Medical Review Officer (MRO) services, drug testing, training and consultation. Services will be offered to small and medium size Third Party Administrator (TPA) operations. NDS will offer one system for scheduling, ordering and processing […]
What is an Invalid test result?
Invalid result: A urine specimen that contains an unidentified adulterant, contains an unidentified interfering substance, has an abnormal physical characteristic, or has an endogenous substance at an abnormal concentration that prevents the laboratory from completing testing or obtaining a valid drug test result. MRO might require a retest sometimes with a direct observation requirement. […]
What constitutes prescription proof for a drug screen?
When the laboratory releases a positive result to the MRO or medical review officer, the physician then contacts the donor to give the donor an opportunity to disclose a possible medication or dietary supplement that could have resulted in the current positive finding on the laboratory report. If the donor provides information regarding legal medication […]
What are the harmful effects of use of Marijuana?
Not surprisingly, marijuana intoxication can cause distorted perceptions, impaired coordination, difficulty with thinking and problem solving, and problems with learning and memory. Research has shown that, in chronic users, marijuana’s adverse impact on learning and memory can last for days or weeks after the acute effects of the drug wear off. As a result, someone […]
What are detection times for drug testing?
There are varying detection times involved in drug testing depending on many factors plus also the specimen type used for testing. As show on the image above hair specimens have the longest detection time followed by urine, oral fluid and finally blood. Other factors that determine drug use detection times include: When the individual consumed […]
I was at a party where other people were smoking pot but I was not. Will passive smoke make you test positive?
The lab cut off numbers are set at a level of concentration high enough to ensure that passive smoke will not cause a positive result. Yes, she may have some level of the drug in her system, but for someone to test positive from passive smoke, they would have to be locked in a room […]
How to Get a Receipt?
When making a purchase with National Drug Screening, payment can be made with credit or debit card or by certified check or money order. Once an order is processed, you will be emailed a receipt of the transaction within minutes of purchase. Always check you spam folder just in case your email provider flags the […]
How is it that our instant tests that read positive are sometimes received back from the MRO as negative?
That is exactly why the lab confirmation test is necessary. The instant test is not accurate for negative positive results. It could have been an over the counter medication, it may have been reversed by MRO due to a prescription or perhaps it screened positive but did not confirm positive. That is also why we […]