12 Panel Drug Tests
What is a 12 Panel Drug Test?
A 12 panel drug test detects whether a person has foreign substances in their system. Businesses often use these tests to determine whether potential hires use drugs, as well as to screen employees for drug use after hire.
First developed in the 1980s, 12 panel drug tests are the standard across many industries, including healthcare facilities, government organizations, businesses that require dangerous physical labor, and more. Most drug tests are performed using a simple urine screen that provides results within minutes, allowing employers to decide whether to move forward with hiring decisions quickly.
What Substances Does a 12 Panel Drug Test Detect?
When choosing a 12 panel drug test for your business, it’s important to ensure that the test you choose covers the tests you need.
Our 12 panel drug test includes tests for:
- Amphetamine (Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta, bennies, uppers)
- Barbiturate (Fiorina, Pentothal, Seconal)
- Benzodiazepine (Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Klonopin)
- Cocaine (coke, crack)
- Ecstasy (MDMA, molly)
- Methamphetamine (Desoxyn, crystal, meth, uppers)
- Methadone (Diskets Dispersible, Dolophine)
- Opiate (Vicodin, Percocet, morphine, codeine, fentanyl)
- Oxycodone (OxyContin, berries, roxy, greenies)
- Phencyclidine (rocket fuel, angel dust, purple rain)
- Propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet)
- Marijuana (weed, pot, herb)
Opiate Distinction in 12 Panel Drug Tests
The opiate epidemic in America is real, and it’s understandable that many employers want to test potential and current hires to ensure that they aren’t using opiates.
Commonly used 12 panel drug tests only detect some opiates. Often, drug tests can only detect natural opioids–substances like codeine and morphine. Natural opiates naturally occur in the opium poppy plant. Semi-synthetic opioids, like heroin, are made from natural substances that have been chemically processed. Other opioids are fully synthetic, including methadone, Tramadol, and fentanyl.
Screening for a variety of opiates is key when it comes to ensuring the safety of your employees–and the safety of your business. Choosing an expanded opiate test allows you to get a clear picture of whether your potential employees or current employees have recently used natural, semi-synthetic, or fully synthetic opiates.
Benefits of the 12 Panel Drug Test
When you screen your potential employees with a drug test prior to beginning the hiring process, you’re taking proactive steps to provide a safe workplace. Choosing to administer a drug test for new hires and current employees can also help you control absenteeism, turnover, and can protect your company against theft.
When to Choose a 12 Panel Drug Test
Choosing a 12 panel drug test offers you more information than a 10 panel drug test. 12 panel tests provide employers with information on painkillers, opiates, and recreational drugs that may not show up on a less comprehensive panel.
Rapid Detect Inc.: Your Answer for 12-Panel Drug Tests
At Rapid Detect Inc., we’re here to provide you with the 12 panel drug tests that you need to drive your business forward and create a safe workplace. Reach out to us today to discuss which of our drug testing options is the best fit for your business.