Marijuana has never been more accessible than it is today.
Restrictive laws are constantly revisited under the suspicion that cannabis has
medicinal powers, and legal distributors are turning profits of incredible
magnitude. And yet, drug testing is still considered a vital step in the hiring
process for many companies.
Employers want sober workers, and they are well within
their rights to impose this requirement. But that also means plenty of
potential hires who are crippled by the fear that their recreational habit will
cost them an amazing opportunity. At home drug tests are helpful in determining
the presence of illicit drugs in one’s body. But the question is: do they work?
Types
of tests
The presence of illicit drugs can be tested at home
or in a laboratory. Tests are taken by saliva, urine, hair, or blood sample.
Salvia is not used very often because the window of detection is so small.
Instead, laboratories rely on hair, urine, and blood samples to extract the
most accurate information. Home tests are done through a urine sample, which is
then compared against a key.
Where
can I buy a drug test kit for home?
Home drug test kits can be purchased at most drug stores,
like Walgreens or CVS. If you are wondering how much is a home drug test, well,
they can cost anywhere from $5 to $35 USD. But, because home testing
does involve some complications, it is smart to buy more than one kit.
How to
test drugs at home?
Home drug testing kit are highly
sensitive to the presence of drugs, which means results will note any and all
abnormalities. This is why it is so important to verify positive results with a
laboratory. Only a lab will be able to determine, with absolute certainty, the
presence of illicit drugs. Samples are collected through urine, and the results
are substantiated by a corresponding test card or strip.
It’s important to note that urine must be kept somewhere
within the optimal temperature range of 96 and 99 degrees Fahrenheit.
Complications?
Using a home kit to test for drugs is a risk. Kits can be
easily misused or misinterpreted, and the tests do not account for an array of
factors that can compromise results. Factors like diet, weight, consumption
type and prescription medications can affect the results in a urine test.
Faulty kits and improperly stored urine samples can also lead to false reports.
The best course of action is to ask for professional
advice and rely on the services of a laboratory. Lab testing utilizes a Gas
Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) device, which detects the presence of
different substances in samples. A GC/MS machine, which is considered the gold
standard of testing, is also used in explosives investigations and airport
security. Lab tests are also verified by a medical review officer.
The
bottom line
Home drug tests do work. They fulfill their one duty that
is to detect abnormalities in samples. They are not, however, sophisticated
tools that can verify with certainty the quantity or exact nature of those
abnormalities. There are far too many factors that can lead to false
information.
Illicit drugs, more specifically marijuana, affect
everyone differently. Thus, it’s impossible to know how long a drug will stay
in one’s system. The best course of action is to be smart. If you are a heavy
cannabis user, it’s best to start with laboratory testing. Results will come
back with total certainty, which means less money wasted on a home kit.
If you are not a heavy user, it is smarter to begin with
a home kit or two. If the results are negative, it is up to your discretion to
make the choice you feel is right. If the results are positive, it’s extremely
wise to seek the services of a lab. Only laboratory testing will be able to
confirm results.
To read more articles like this, check out our news section or
reach out to our counselors at United
Recovery Project if you have additional questions.
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