45105N SAP 5-50+/6AM/T this a five panel test
which checks for the following things,
Marijuana
Opiates
AMphetamines
Phencyclidine
Cocaine
It looks for these things with a GC/MS test
and the threshold is 50 ng/ml. This is what the 5-50 stands for in the name.
The 5 is for 5 panel and 50 is the threshold. The SAP stands for substance
abuse panel. The MDMA means it also i checks for ectasy high and 6 AM stands for 6
acetyl morphine which is a byproduct for heroin. The T is the confirmatory test
part done by the lab to prove the validity of the sample. IT is a closely
guarded secret of Quest Diagnostics and it not available to the public or
employers. It does not include anything not on this panel. Not hydrocodone, no
oxycodone, not benzos.
Employment. Employers may test you before
hiring and/or after hiring to check for on-the-job drug use.
Sports organizations. Professional and
collegiate athletes usually need to take a test for performance-enhancing drugs
or other substances.
Legal or forensic purposes. Testing may be
part of a criminal or motor vehicle accident investigation. Drug screening may
also be ordered as part of a court case.
Monitoring opioid use. If you've been
prescribed an opioid for chronic pain, your health care provider may order a
drug test to make sure you are taking the right amount of your medicine.
Why do I need a drug test?
You may have to take a drug test as a
condition of your employment, in order to participate in organized sports, or
as part of a police investigation or court case. Your health care provider may
order drug screening if you have symptoms of drug abuse. These symptoms
include:
Slowed or slurred speech
Dilated or small pupils
Agitation
Panic
Paranoia
Delirium
Difficulty breathing
Nausea
Changes in blood pressure or heart rhythm
What happens during a drug test?
A drug test generally requires that you give
a urine sample in a lab. You will be given instructions to provide a
"clean catch" sample. The clean catch method includes the following
steps:
Wash your hands
Clean your genital area with a cleansing pad
given to you by your provider. Men should wipe the tip of their penis. Women
should open their labia and clean from front to back.
Start to urinate into the toilet.
Move the collection container under your
urine stream.
Collect at least an ounce or two of urine
into the container, which should have markings to indicate the amounts.
Finish urinating into the toilet.
Return the sample container to the lab
technician or health care provider.
In certain instances, a medical technician or
other staff member may need to be present while you provide your sample.
For a blood test for drugs, you will go to a
lab to provide your sample. During the test, a health care professional will
take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle. After the
needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube
or vial. You may feel a little sting when the needle goes in or out. This
usually takes less than five minutes.
Will I need to do anything to prepare for the
test?
Be sure to tell the testing provider or your
health care provider if you are taking any prescription drugs, over-the-counter
medicines, or supplements because they may give you a positive result for certain
illegal drugs. Also, you should avoid foods with poppy seeds, which can cause a
positive result for opioids.
Are there any risks to the test?
There are no known physical risks to having a
drug test, but a positive result may affect other aspects of your life,
including your job, your eligibility to play sports, and the outcome of a court
case.
What do the results mean?
If your results are negative, it means no
drugs were found in your body, or the level of drugs was below an established
level, which differs depending on the drug. If your results are positive, it
means one or more drugs were found in your body above an established level.
However, false positives can happen. So if your first test shows that you have
drugs in your system, you will have further testing to figure out whether or
not you are actually taking a certain drug or drugs.
Is there anything else I need to know about a
drug test?
Before you take a drug test, you should be
told what you are being tested for, why you are being tested, and how the
results will be used. If you have questions or concerns about your test, talk
to your health care provider or contact the individual or organization that
ordered the test.
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