What is testing for drugs of abuse?

It is an analysis of a biological specimen - for example urine - to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites.

Which drugs are tested?

• Amphetamine
• Benzodiazepines
• Cocaine
• Marijuana
• Opiates
• Barbiturates

 

Why do you need to test for drugs of abuse?

• To screen for drug use,
• To monitor someone with a substance abuse problem, or
• To detect and evaluate a drug overdose

 

When to test for drugs of abuse?

• When the person starts a new job
• Random testing at the workplace
• Athletic drug testing programs,
• When ordered by a doctor to monitor a known or suspected substance abuse patient,
• Whenever a person has symptoms that suggest a drug overdose

 

How is the test done?

The test is a chromatographic qualitative immunoassay for the detection of Amphetamine, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Opiates and Marijuana (50ng/mL). All positive results need to be confirmed by gas chromatography / mass spectrophotometry.

Test Cost: Rs 650/-

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