12-Panel Fingernail Drug Test
Test name:
12-panel fingernail test, 12-panel nail drug test, 12-panel fingernail test for drugs, 12-panel toenail drug test
Drugs and drug classification:
amphetamines/methamphetamine, cocaine, opiates and expanded prescription opiates, PCP (Phencyclidine), marijuana, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, propoxyphene, oxycodone, tramadol, meperidine/demerol
Lab order:
REQUIRED (call customer service)
Test arrangements and appointments:
No appointment needed; orders for 12-panel nail drug test collections may require special test arrangements; same day collections may be possible, but we may have to mail out lab orders and we therefore strongly suggest calling customer service as soon as possible.
Result turnaround time:
Please remember result times are an ESTIMATE and never a guarantee. Results for a 12-panel fingernail drug test usually take an ESTIMATED one to seven business days but average three to five business days.
Specimen:
For the 12-panel fingernail drug test you need 150 mg of a clipped fingernail or toenail sample. (Special note: fingernail and toenails cannot be combined); clipping done by specimen donor; collections are observed and signed off by lab technician; a cutting of each 10 fingernails or toenails, 3 to 4 millimeters (3 to 4 MM) in length yields a 150 milligram (150 mg); (if not enough nail sample see 12 panel hair follicle drug test).
Detection time:
A standard 12-panel nail drug test has a detection time of an estimated three to six months from potential usage when using fingernail clippings; however, when using toenail clippings, detection can possibly go back as long as one year.
Price:
May require a small fee for the collection; the price for the 12-panel fingernail drug test can vary depending on which drug test locations are available in your area; you must call customer service for a price quote; however, our test prices are normally better or the best price in the area. (Please note: All prices include any necessary confirmation testing and medical review of any possible prescriptions.)
Methodology:
EIA (homogenous) or Elisa (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) (heterogeneous) screening technology; GCMS (Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry) confirmation technology of non-negative presumptive positives
Clinical applications:
Finger and toenail drug testing offers extended detection times when compared to drug testing by urine, blood, and oral swab; allows for observed collection when adulteration of urine sample is suspected (donor performs their own nail clipping in the presence of lab tech); used to clarify confusing or conflicting pre-employment, pain management, and probation urine drug test results; court-ordered finger and toenail drug testing; post rehab testing; difficult or impossible to adulterate.
LIMITATIONS general:
Takes roughly one to two weeks for drug or alcohol abuse to begin showing in nail sample; environmental exposure can show immediately.
Possible processing laboratory options:
United States Drug Testing Laboratory (USDTL)
FAQ
Tramadol is a synthetic opioid that’s available in single and extended-release forms. Its strength is comparable to codeine. Tramadol has the ability to produce an oxycodone-like euphoric high, greatly increasing the risk of illicit use. Because of this, along with greatly increased emergency visits and serious side effects and withdrawal symptoms, Tramadol has been classified as a Class IV controlled substance since 2014.
Tramadol is a pharmaceutical product that’s most commonly used to relieve moderate to severe pain.This product is typically prescribed when other pain medications have not worked, and/or when continuous pain relief is needed.
Tramadol already has a high potential for abuse due to its narcotic content. Beyond this, when extended-release tablets are crushed and ingested, a person experiences an instant high due to the full strength of the drug being released immediately as opposed to over time. IngestingTramadol does not result in cognitive impairment, unlike OxyContin. This is one reason that the drug is commonly prescribed and/or abused.
Although hair testing used to be the accepted standard for accuracy, nail testing has emerged as the most-chosen method for confirming long-term drug usage. This is due to the fact that many substances accumulate at higher concentrations in nails, making detection easier and more conclusive. As well, the lack of melanin in nails eliminates the possibility of color bias that exists in hair testing.
It is no surprise that drug testing standards in your industry are a little higher than standard pre -employment or pre-contract drug testing. Unfortunately, we do run into this sometimes and it really causes a problem for the employee. If you are dealing with an attorney the first thing they will likely suggest is a hair or fingernail drug test. Another thing to consider is that it is best to get that collection done as close to the time of the incident as possible. You really should do something right away, and yes, a fingernail drug test is definitely a good first step.
There are several different fingernail tests for drugs that will include meperidine but the best option is probably the 12 panel fingernail test. A 12 panel will be the best priced option that also includes what you need. We are happy to talk to you about your testing options while also making sure you are not over spending on testing that you do not need.
There are several reasons that employers choose the 12-panel fingernail drug test. First, this particular option provides comprehensive nail testing with a wide-reaching panel, allowing employers to test for several types of substances with a single test. The fact that the 12-panel fingernail test covers multiple substances also means that employers need not order additional tests, which saves money. In addition to the above, this test collects nail samples, which can accumulate substances over the long term, identifying chronic drug use.
AMH Nationwide is a leader in drug testing. Employers choose us because we provide fast results. We are also the drug testing company of choice because we offer excellent customer service, inclusive pricing, and volume-based discounts. Our team members have decades of lab testing experience, and our testing prices have remained consistently low. We are dedicated to making it easy for employers and others to get the tests they need, without having to coordinate with collection sites, manage test registrations, or provide random notifications. At AMH Nationwide, we handle all of this and more, including it in a single and reasonable price.
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