Pros and Cons of Drug Testing Methods

If you've never been exposed to drug testing before, all of this information can seem a bit overwhelming. That's why we here at TestCountry are dedicated to making your shopping experience an informed and pleasant one.

Check out the summary listing of the Pros and Cons for each drug testing method below to help you to decide which drug testing method is most suitable for you. To receive a more detailed listing via email please register for our mailing list.

Choosing A Drug Testing Method:
Which One is Right for Me?

URINE DRUG TESTING

Urine drug testing is one of the most popular methods of random drug testing for recent drug use, as they are easy to use and provide fast and accurate results.This method can detect the presence of drugs in urine from 1 day up to 7 days after the drug has entered a person's system. The big advantage to urine drug testing, is that you have the ability to test up to 10 different drugs at one time.

Pros of URINE Drug Testing	Cons of URINE Drug Testing
Highly dependable Highly accurate Cost effective Immediate results Easy to store No lab analysis necessary An affordable choice for random employee testing	Limited day detection window Somewhat invasive Cut-off levels for drugs apply Tampering of sample can occur if it is collected out of sight

SALIVA DRUG TESTING

Detecting drug use with a saliva (oral fluids) drug test kit is a clean and easy drug screening technique. This method provides fast, accurate results and can detect up to 6 drugs instantly. It is often the preferred method of screening in the workplace and home as it is non-evasive. Its detection window starts within hours and will good up to 2-3 days.

Pros of SALIVA Drug Testing	Cons of SALIVA Drug Testing
Non-intrusive Donor-friendly Detects recent drug use Difficult to adulterate Immediate results No lab analysis necessary An affordable choice for random employee testing	Small detection window Smoking and the rate of saliva production can cause inconclusive results

HAIR FOLLICLE DRUG TESTING

Hair Follicle Drug Testing is a trusted drug testing method with the longest detection period. It can detect drugs within approx. 10 days and can detect upto 90 days.

Pros of HAIR FOLLICLE Drug Testing	Cons of HAIR FOLLICLE Drug Testing
Can detect drugs for up to 90 days Donor-friendly Easy to store Difficult to adulterate Highly accurate Non-invasive	Longer results waiting period as samples must be sent to the lab Does not detect very recent drug use (of up to 1.5 weeks) Costs more than urine or saliva drug testing

DRUG IDENTIFICATION KITS

Drug Detector tests are non-biological tests, meaning they test the material not the person. So these tests are not comparable the other biological drug testing methods above. The Identa Drug Detectors we carry at TestCountry are the most advanced and only 100% accurate instant drug detection tests available for the law enforcement agencies and general public.

Pros of DRUG IDENTIFICATION KITS	Cons of DRUG IDENTIFICATION KITS
Immediate results Built in false-positive testing Highly accurate Cost effective Non-intrusive	It has the ability to test only four drugs

SPRAY (SWEAT) DRUG TESTING

Spray drug testing is a non-invasive way to detect recent drug use in your employees, children or anyone else you need to test. Sweat patch drug testing is most often used by law enforcement to get accurate results on the spot.

Pros of SPRAY (SWEAT) Drug Testing	Cons of SPRAY (SWEAT) Drug Testing
Non-invasive Donor-friendly Easy to collect No bathroom necessary Long detection window of up to 2 weeks Hard to adulterate Highly accurate Immediate results No lab necessary A favorite of law enforcement	Open to environmental contamination Rate of sweat production effects results Can't test for very many types of drugs More costly

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