Detection period is the in which the presence of drug can be detected. In this particular period of time, drug tests can show a proper positive result. This detection period can vary for different methods, and it can be hours or days or weeks.
No body can say exact period of time to detect a particular drug and to get positive result in the drug test. It depends on different factors like health of the persons, the type of drug and type of test and history of previous consumption of the drug. Some information regarding period of detection of the saliva-Drug test is:
- Detection period of Amphetamine is from 1-3 days in saliva drug test.
- Detection period of Marijuana is from 6 to 12 hours from the time of consumption.
- For cocaine the detection period is 2 to 3 days from the time of consumption of drugs.
- Methamphetamine and MDMA(Ecstasy)’s detection period is 2 to 3 days from the time of ingestion.
- Detection period for the Benzodiazepines is 2 to 3 days from the time of consumption of drug in saliva-Drug test.
- Pencyclodine’s detection period is 1 to 3 days from the time of using of the drug.
- Detection period of the Opiates is from 2 to 3 days from the time of ingestion of any drug.
Generally, drug use and presence of drugs can be detected by the saliva drug test. This test is becoming more popular when compared with urine and hair test because of it’s low cost and convenience. This is used in screening the employees in many organizations.
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