18-Panel Fingernail Drug Test

18 Panel Nail Drug Test:

18-panel nail drug test, 18-panel fingernail drug test, 18-panel fingernail test for drugs, 18-panel toenail drug test, 18-panel nail follicle drug test, 18-panel nail bed drug test.

For more information on sample collection hours and testing, simply call us at (866) 346-6715.

What Does an 18 Panel Drug Test Test For?

amphetamines/methamphetamine, cocaine, opiates and expanded prescription opiates, PCP (Phencyclidine), marijuana, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, propoxyphene, oxycodone, tramadol, meperidine/demerol, fentanyl, sufentanil, ketamine, buprenorphine, zolpidem, and kratom.

Lab order:

REQUIRED (call customer service)

Test arrangements and appointments:

You do not have to make an appointment, though lab orders for the 18 panel nail drug test collections may entail special test arrangements. However, same-day collections may be possible, but we may need to send out lab orders via mail and we strongly encourage contacting our customer service at your earliest convenience.

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Result turnaround time for Fingernail Drug Test:

Please remember your result times are nearly an ESTIMATION and are never guaranteed. Results for an 18-panel fingernail drug test typically take anywhere from 1 to 7 business days, but most commonly take 3 to 5 business days

Specimen:

For the 18-panel fingernail drug test, a 150 mg of a clipped fingernail or toenail sample is required. (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, 2 to 3 millimeters (2 to 3 MM) in length ONLY yields a 100 milligram (100 mg), must submit more length than the 2 to 3 millimeters

How Far Back Does A 18 Panel Nail Drug Test Go:

A standard 18-panel nail drug test has an estimated three to six months of detection time from possible usage when taking samples from fingernail clippings; however, when using toenail clippings, detection times can go as far back as one year.

Price:

We may need to charge a small fee for the collection; the price for the 18-panel fingernail drug test may differ depending on which drug test locations are available in your area. It is highly advised you call customer service for a price quote, however, our test prices are typically better or the best pricing available 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 for Fingernail Drug Testing Near Me:

finger and toenail drug testing provides 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:

The 18-panel nail drug test takes roughly 1 to 2 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)

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