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What is the Multi-Drug Test for?
The Drug Test by PRIMA® Lab detects the presence of six different types of substances and their metabolites in urine, with easy-to-read results in just 5 minutes.
What are the detected substances?
The Test detects the presence of six different types of drugs in urine: Amphetamine, Cocaine, Marijuana (THC), Methadone, Methamphetamine, and Morphine. These are substances that have different types of adverse effects on human health:
Amphetamine: is a powerful central nervous system stimulant, it increases the heartbeat and blood pressure suppresses the sense of hunger, induces states of euphoria and leads to a feeling of energy and power out of usual measure
Cocaine: is a central nervous system stimulant and a local anaesthetic. At first, it brings a feeling of high energy and hyperactivity, which gradually leads to tremors, hypersensitivity and spasms. High doses lead to fever, apathy, difficulty in breathing and loss of consciousness. Cocaine is often taken by nasal inhalation, intravenous, or via mouth inhalation.
Marijuana (THC): is a hallucinogenic agent resulting from the flowering of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa). After taking Marijuana, chemical compounds, such as tetrahydrocannabinol, are detected in urine. Drug use can cause central nervous system disorders altering sensory perception, inducing loss of coordination and weakening short-term memory. Other effects reported by consumers are paranoid attacks, anxiety, depression, confusion, hallucinations and increased heart rate.
Methadone: is an analgesic narcotic prescribed for the treatment of pain and opiate addiction, pain relief for a long time, with effects that remain from 12 to 48 hours and when taken for long periods and in large doses may require a long period of detoxification.
Methamphetamine: is very chemically similar to Amphetamine, but it produces heavier effects on the central nervous system. Methamphetamine is illegally produced and easily leads to abuse and addiction. This drug can be taken orally, injected or aspirated. Acute and abundant doses lead to high stimulation of the central nervous system and induce euphoria, alertness, reduced appetite and a sense of high energy and power
Morphine: is an opiate which acts on the perception of pain, affecting the central nervous system. It is used in medicine as an analgesic for the treatment of acute and chronic pain. High doses of morphine lead to high levels of tolerance and addiction, physiological dependence and abuse by consumers. Codeine and heroin are also detected by the Test because they are metabolised by the body into morphine."
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Who should use the Multi-Drug Test?
The PRIMA® Lab Multi-Drug Test can be used by everyone who wants to check the presence of the above-mentioned substances in the urine.
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How does the Multi-Drug Test work?
The Drug Test is an immunochromatographic assay that can be performed without the use of an instrument. The Test utilises monoclonal antibodies to selectively detect levels of specific drugs in urine.
Substance: Amphetamine
Average time spent in urine: 4-24 hours
Cut-Off ng/ml: 1000
Substance: Cocaine
Average time spent in urine: 24-48 hours
Cut-Off ng/ml: 300
Substance: Marijuana (THC)
Average time spent in urine: 3-10 days
Cut-Off ng/ml: 50
Substance: Methadone
Average time spent in urine: 3-5 hours
Cut-Off ng/ml: 300
Substance: Methamphetamine
Average time spent in urine: 9-24 hours
Cut-Off ng/ml: 500
Substance: Morphine
Average time spent in urine: 3-5 days
Cut-Off ng/ml: 300
Note: the average times mentioned above may depend on the amount of substance taken.
1) With the arrow pointing toward the urine specimen, dip the test panel vertically in the urine specimen for at least 10 to 15 seconds.
2) Replace the cap and place the test panel on a non-absorbent flat surface.
3) Start the timer and wait for the coloured line(s) to appear.
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When should I use the Multi-Drug Test?
The method used by this Test is to screen drugs in urine and can be used at any time of the day. Ensure attention is paid to the average times of drug metabolism shown above."
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Common questions asked to a Doctor:
What are the effects of drugs on young adults?
What does objective drug testing mean?
What is the clinical interpretation of urine drug tests?
Why is a multi-drug test the best way to to find out about multiple drug use?"
