Urine Drug Test: Range of Substances

Urine Drug Test: Range of Substances

Urine drug test is a screening or confirmation technique for drug use performed using a urine sample. Because it is simple, causes little discomfort and pain, and doesn’t require needles, it is the most widely used drug test procedure. It is frequently utilized in pre-employment health examinations.

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Range of substances detectable by a urine drug test

Urine drug test can detect a variety of substances depending on number of substances in selected package. Substances detectable by a urine drug test include illegal substances, psychoactive drugs, and controlled substances.

Range of substances detectable by a urine drug test

Substances detectable by a urine drug test include:

  • Amphetamines: amphetamine methamphetamine, MDA, MDMA (ecstasy)

  • Opiate derivatives: morphine, heroin, and codeine

  • Stimulants: ephedrine, phentermine, and pseudoephedrine

  • Other common substances: cocaine, ketamine, cannabis, sedatives, phencyclidine, tramadol, kratom, barbiturates, nicotine, and tricyclic antidepressants.

Advantages and disadvantages of urine drug test

Advantages

  • Simple and painless

  • Provides quicker results (depending on the substances tested), ideal for workplace drug testing 

  • Detects a wide range of substances 

  • Available at a range of costs, from low to high.

  • Suitable for frequent testing in drug addiction treatment follow-up, including relapse monitoring.

Disadvantages

  • Provides a shorter detection window (depending on the substances tested) 

  • Persons may attempt to cheat the test by drinking a lot of water or changing the urine sample.

  • A urine test can detect the presence of a substance, but it cannot definitively determine if someone is currently intoxicated or impaired.

At Intouch Medicare, we provide a range of drug test packages. This is perfect if you’re looking for a drug test certificate in your area.

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Prices of drug tests

At Intouch Medicare, we provide urine drug test services, along with issuing a drug test certificate (medical certificate for 5 diseases).

3-Panel Urine Drug Test

1,450 Baht

Opiate Screening by automatic FPIA – Detect 3 opiate derivatives:

  1. Morphine
  2. Heroin
  3. Codeine

The results are available in 10 days.

5-Panel Urine Drug Test

790 Baht

Detect 5 substances:

  1. Methamphetamine 
  2. Cocaine
  3. Morphine
  4. Ketamine
  5. THC

The results are available in 3-5 minutes.

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7-Panel Urine/Blood Drug Test

5,990 Baht

Amphetamine panel: Quantitative analysis (GC/MS) for 7 substances

  1. Amphetamine 
  2. Methamphetamine 
  3. MDMA / Ecstasy 
  4. MDA
  5. Ephedrine
  6. Phentermine
  7. Pseudoephedrine

The results are available in 10 days.

13-Panel Urine Drug Test

990 Baht

Screening for 13 substances: 

  1. Methamphetamine
  2. Cocaine
  3. Morphine
  4. Ketamine
  5. THC
  6. MDMA / Ecstasy
  7. Phencyclidine / PCP
  8. Benzodiazepines
  9. KRA
  10. Barbiturates
  11. Cotinine / COT
  12. Tricyclic Antidepressant
  13. Tramadol / TRA

The results are available in 3-5 minutes

Note: Professional fee and service charge are included

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Factors affecting the amount of drugs in urine

Several factors can cause variability in drug levels detected in urine tests and impact individual results including:

Factors affecting the amount of drugs in urine
  • Body weight: In individuals who are overweight, substances, including drug metabolites and toxins, may be less diluted and persist longer in the body due to their accumulation in fat tissue. 
  • Quantity/frequency of drug abuse: The higher the frequency of drug abuse, the longer it is detectable. 
  • Drug abuse window: The concentration of a substance in your system gradually decreases over time.
  • Pharmacokinetics vary from person to person based on the absorption, distribution and excretion of substances. 
  • Urine pH of significantly impacts affects the excretion of certain substances.

These factors can influence the interpretation of urine test results, leading to inaccurate or misleading conclusions.

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How long does a urine drug test take?

The number of drugs being tested determines how long it takes to get the results of a urine drug test.

  • 3-Panel urine drug test: 5 days
  • 5-Panel urine drug test: 3-5 minutes
  • 7-Panel urine/blood drug test: 10 days
  • 13-Panel urine drug test: 3-5 minutes
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Service procedures

1. Make an appointment or walk in to Intouch Medicare clinic near you. 

2. History taking by the staff. The staff will provide you with a urine sample container and instructions on how to collect the sample. You will then collect the urine yourself in the restroom, following the provided instructions.

3. Urine sample collection

  • Verify that the information on the specimen container matches your personal details. 
  • Wash your hands thoroughly.
  • Collect only the midstream of your urine (about 3/4 of container), discarding the first and last portions of your urine flow.
  • Close the lid tightly and make sure the exterior of the container is clean.

4. Wash your hands thoroughly again and then return the sample to the staff. 

5. The staff brings the sample to the lab.

  • 3-Panel urine drug test: 5-7 days
  • 7-Panel urine drug test: 10-15 days

6. Report the results. The results of the blood drug test are accessible via several channels. Like

  • Get the report at the clinic in person.
  • The doctor calls to discuss your results and then email or send them via Line.
  • The doctor calls to discuss your results and send a report by mail.

Recommendations

Urine sample should be collected in the morning after waking up and the test should be performed within three days of exposure. 

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Intouch Medicare provides a variety of drug testing services based on your needs if you’re searching for a trustworthy drug test provider in your area for workplace, personal, or job application drug testing. All of these services are performed by our team of qualified medical professionals, who also issue drug test certificates in compliance with standards.

We also offer other practical, safe, and trustworthy drug testing services, such as urine, sweat, and blood tests.  You can schedule a meeting or contact us for additional information.

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Latest edit : 16/07/2025

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