A 14-panel drug test can detect the presence of 14 different types of substances and may be used for pre-employment screening, in clinical settings, and more. 14-panel drug tests in NYC are available as DIY kits, home collection kits, at drug testing and urgent care centers, and at home with Drip Hydration.
What is a 14 Panel Drug Test?
A drug test is designed to detect specific drugs and/or their corresponding metabolites. These drugs can include prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and illicit substances.
There are several types of drug tests, including:
- Blood: Most commonly used to detect blood alcohol levels.
- Breath: Typically used to detect alcohol use.
- Hair: Used to detect drug usage over time.
- Sweat: Measures drug use over the time that a person wears an absorbent sweat-collecting pad.
- Urine: Utilizes a sample of urine to detect a wide range of drugs.
A drug panel refers to the group of drugs that are being tested, and the number refers to how many drugs are in the specific panel. For example, a 5-panel drug test generally screens for THC, opiates, amphetamines, cocaine, and PCP; 10, 12, and 14 panels are more comprehensive and screen for additional substances.
What Does a 14 Panel Drug Test Screen For?
The exact drugs screened in a 14-panel drug test may vary slightly from one test to another, so it’s important to check which drugs can be detected in your chosen diagnostic.
Drip Hydration’s 14-panel drug test checks for the following:
- Amphetamines
- Barbiturates
- Benzodiazepines
- Buprenorphine
- Cocaine
- Ecstasy
- Opiates
- Marijuana
- Methadone
- Methamphetamine
- Oxycodone
- PCP
- Propoxyphene
- Tricyclic Antidepressants
Important: Not all drug tests are compliant with state and regulatory requirements. If you need a drug test for any type of official use, make sure to verify that your chosen test meets the requirements.
What Are Common Uses For 14-Panel Tests?
A 14-panel test can be used for a wide range of purposes.
- As part of the pre-employment process
- During regular workplace drug testing
- To detect banned substances in sports and athletic organizations
- By addiction rehab/treatment centers to monitor patient progress
- In medical or clinical settings to assist with diagnosis and treatment
- Legal purposes (eg. probation and parole monitoring, crime evidence, DUI, child custody or abuse/endangerment cases)
What to Expect From the 14 Panel Drug Testing Process
A 14-panel drug test is a urine test that can be conducted in two ways: Instant (also known as ‘rapid’ or ‘point of collection’) or Lab-Based.
The sample collection process is the same whether you do your test at home or at a clinic. All you need to do is pee into a provided container following instructions to ensure proper sample collection.
- Instant tests can be processed on-site and your results will be available within several minutes.
- Lab-based tests must be evaluated by a certified laboratory and may take several days before results are available.
Rapid or Lab-Based: Which is Right for You?
Instant and lab based tests have their own pros and cons. The type you choose will depend on many individual factors, like how quickly you need your results or whether the results required by an employer or organization need to meet certain criteria.
Instant drug testing offers quick results at an affordable price point. However, there is a higher risk of a false positive with this type of test, and the results may not be accepted by certain employers, organizations, or federal agencies.
Lab-based testing results may take several days since samples must be sent to a certified lab and evaluated. However, these tests are more specific and sensitive than instant tests, can detect tampering, and are less likely to provide false positives.
Regardless of which type of test you get, you will need to undergo further testing if your results show a preliminary positive.
Where to Get a 14 Panel Drug Test in NYC
New York City residents have several options to get a 14 panel drug test.
At Home With Drip Hydration
Drip Hydration offers a wide range of in-home medical services, including the 14-panel drug test. A certified nurse will guide you through the process to ensure that the sample is collected properly. The tests are processed onsite, and results are typically available within five minutes.
DIY Testing and Self-Collection Kits
You can test yourself at home with a DIY kit obtained online or at a pharmacy and receive results within several minutes. As discussed earlier, the accuracy of DIY kits varies and also relies heavily on how accurately a person conducts the test. With this type of kit, you will be responsible for conducting the test as accurately as possible to avoid causing a false positive or false negative.
Self-collection kits are similar to DIY kits but may offer more accuracy. For these tests, the patient collects the sample at home and sends it to a designated lab for analysis. Similar to in-person lab tests, your results may be available within several days. You can obtain these at most NYC pharmacies and online.
Urgent Care and Walk-In Drug Testing Centers
The 14-panel drug test may also be performed at certain walk-in drug testing and urgent care centers in NYC, including:
Conclusion
Whether you need a drug test for a potential employer or for personal reasons, NYC residents have many ways to get a 14-panel drug screening. In-home tests are fast, convenient, and easy to get online or at your local pharmacy. Lab tests require an in-person appointment, but they also offer the highest accuracy. Drip Hydration brings fast, accurate drug testing and professional expertise directly to your home.
The option that is most suitable for you will depend on how quickly you need your results and whether rapid results are acceptable by the organization requiring a drug test. If you are unsure about which option you should choose, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to help you figure out which drug screening is right for you!
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