What does a 10 panel drug screen consist of?
The majority of Fortune 500 companies require drug testing to identify job applicants or employees who are using illegal drugs. Employers may choose to screen for any number of drugs.IdentificationA typical ten panel drug screen detects the presence of phencyclidine (PCP), amphetamine, methamphetamine, opiates (including heroin and oxycodone), marijuana, methadone, cocaine, barbiturates like Seconal, benzodiazepines like Valium or Xanax, and tricyclic antidepressant medications such as imipramine.ProcessTen panel drug screens typically begin at a designated collection site where the person is asked to provide a urine sample under controlled conditions.FunctionsThe drug screening company will complete the steps involved in the ten panel drug screen: sample collection, transportation of the sample to a certified laboratory, analysis, confirmation and test review by a medical review officer upon request.ConsiderationsBefore test results can be used for hiring or disciplinary purposes, the
