12-panel drug test
Drug companies spend a fortune developing drugs to treat various illnesses. If people use prescription drugs for their intended purposes, these substances can be beneficial. The reality, however, is that some people wittingly or unwittingly misuse or overuse them.
When people misuse or overuse prescription drugs, it can cause havoc on their physical and mental health. It can harm different organs and cause behavioral extremes. To address this, organizations developed tests to detect the presence of these drugs in the body. These tests use saliva, sweat, blood, hair follicle, or urine samples.
For rapid drug tests, technicians and medical personnel use urine samples. There are also different panels for various drug classes that need quick detection. The panel number indicates the number of drug classes a test kit can detect, ranging from four (4) to eighteen (18) drugs.
Let’s talk about the 12 Panel Urine Drug Test.
What is a 12 panel urine test?
If there is the 5 panel drug test for prohibited drugs, there are 12 panel drug tests for both banned and prescription drugs that are often misused. Some of these drugs treat certain illnesses, but their prolonged use can cause harm to the patient.
So who can benefit from this type of test?
- Employers, as part of employee screening requirements
- Transportation authorities for driver’s license restoration
- Medical professionals for intervention in their patients
- Parents to check abuse and misuse in the family
It is a quick and easy way of determining the presence of these drugs in the body. In addition, it offers convenience and privacy because you can do it in your home or office.
What does the 12 panel test for?
As the name implies, the 12 Panel Urine drug test detects 12 specific drug classes, namely:
Amphetamine (AMP)
AMP boosts energy and alertness. It can treat obesity, narcolepsy, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, it can abused as an “upper” and is highly addictive.
Barbiturates (BAR)
BAR treats anxiety and sleeplessness. When abused, they have long-term effect of aggressive behavior, liver damage, mood swings, chronic tiredness, and others.
Benzodiazepine (BZO)
BZO treats anxiety, seizures, and insomnia. Unregulated, it can lead to depression, disorientation, aggression, memory impairment, and others.
Buprenorphine (BUP)
BUP helps reduce withdrawal symptoms from heroin and methadone dependence. Its long-term use, however, can cause similar withdrawal symptoms as that of heroin; hence must not be abused.
Cocaine (COC)
COC is a stimulant allowed as a local anesthetic for some eye, ear, and throat surgeries. It is an “upper” that can cause various behavioral changes and health problems.
Ecstasy (MDMA)
MDMA is a synthetic drug that affects a person’s mood and perception. It produces increased energy, heightened pleasure, emotional warmth, and distorted perception.
Marijuana (THC)
THC is an addictive compound that gives the user a “high.” It releases dopamine which can give one a euphoric and relaxed state of mind.
Methadone (MTD)
MTD narcotic pain reliever used to treat heroin and opiate dependence. However, it is also addictive.
Methamphetamine (MET)
MET is a stimulant that can increase focus and control behavior problems, including ADHD. Unfortunately, it can also cause addiction when used for an extended period.
Morphine (OPI)
OPI is a class of drug that includes illegal heroin and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and some pain relievers available by prescription.
Oxycodone (OXY)
OXY is a semi-synthetic opioid used as a pain reliever. An overdose can pose a health risk involving the respiratory system.
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)
TCA cures depression, bipolar disorder, and other health conditions. Unfortunately, although it is not as addictive as others, it can still cause drug dependence to some.
How is the 12 panel test done?
Give it five minutes, and you’re done. That’s how fast and easy testing can be.
To test:
- Open the UA cup
- Pour in the collected urine sample taking note of the indicator line on the side of the cup. Note that the sample must tested within three (3) minutes after collection.
- Cover the UA cup
- Leave it for exactly five (5) minutes.
- After five (5) minutes, peel off the label on the side of the cup to expose the test results. Note that the results must read within eight minutes (8) after urine sample collection.
How accurate is a panel drug test?
Not only is it convenient and easy to use, but the 12-panel urine drug test cups detect the presence of 12 drugs in human urine with 99% accuracy.
Where to get a 12 panel drug test?
Nothing beats going to specialists. Nothing beats experience and a focused line of activity. Ovus Medical specializes in rapid drug test kits – drug test cups, strips, dip cards, and other kinds of tests. We offer 99% accurate and reliable test results. In addition, our products are CLIA-waved and FDA-approved.
