1. Testing Standards

When an employer obtains federal contracts such as with the Department of Transportation, the employer by law must have policies and procedures for drug testing that include random and suspicious drug testing, post-accident, and pre-employment. These regulations include a procedure for disputing positive results, such as giving evidence of a prescription for the drug that made the test positive. Based on information from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which obeys DOT laws, the basic 5 panel urine screening consists of the following: marijuana/THC, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates and phencyclidine/PCP. Although they don’t have to obey these laws, many non-DOT employers will choose the 5-panel urinalysis, since it is most popular and can be done at almost any medical facility, plus the law controls the DOT testing costs.

2. Marijuana

For chronic users, marijuana, hash, and other THC metabolites can be detected for up to 30 days but for most a minimum of 3 to 5 days. It is illegal to use marijuana and hash; however dronabinol, a man-made THC derivative is a legal drug that may result in a positive urine screen. Dronabinol is taken for AIDS related nausea or nausea from chemotherapy, and someone can get it by prescription.

3. Cocaine

Hospitals use cocaine as a topical anesthetic; however, this is a rare circumstance. Because of this, cocaine is considered illicit and in not acceptable on a urine screening. Cocaine can stay in the urine between 1 to 4 days considering the method of use, how much is used and the amount of use.

4. Amphetamines

It depends on the form but most amphetamines like dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine, and prescription drugs are usually not found in urine between one and four days. Even though methamphetamine and other street drugs are abused often, many different forms of amphetamine exist through prescriptions and are used to treat ADHD or suppress appetites.

5. Opiates

It depends on their form, duration of use, and metabolites but opiates like codeine, heroin, morphine, and pain killers like hydrocodone and oxycodone will show up for 1 to 4 days. Although the use of heroin is illegal, other pain medications that contain opiates are common and can be obtained with a prescription.

6. PCP

You rarely hear of anyone using phencyclidine (PCP) anymore. Because it has no real medicinal purpose, a positive result will show up in a urine test. Evidence of PCP can linger for 3 to 7 days if used for one time or a maximum of 14 days if used continuously.

7. Additional Drugs

The majority of companies choose a 5 panel screen; however, it is possible for an employer or agency to choose a single-agent drug test for one drug, or a smaller panel with less drugs, or a 10 panel that includes a 5 panel screen and that includes methadone, benzodiazepines such as diazepam or alprazolam, propoxyphene, barbiturates such as secobarbital, and methaqualone. Other than methaqualone, you can get any of these drugs from your doctor.

Urinalysis

Urinalysis is defined as the macroscopic, microscopic and chemical scrutiny of a urine sample. Urinalysis might be done for different medical reasons and also for drug testing.

Normal Results

The results of urinalysis vary during the three levels of examination. If there are no medical conditions or drugs in the system, then the test is considered normal.

Macroscopic

Normally, healthy urine will appear clear when you look at it. A urine sample that is unclear or off-colored may be evidence that there is a medical issue.

Microscopic

If no above average levels of red or white blood cells, bacteria, epithelial cells, crystals or other substances are present in a microscopic examination of a urine sample, the results are considered to be normal.

Chemicals

A chemical wand is stuck in the urine specimen to find out the levels of acidity, concentration, proteins, sugars, blood and possible infection. The outcome is normal if the levels of the substances that are tested are not over the limit.

Here are the various versions of synthetic urine:

The Bladder Bag Kit.

This product contains one bladder bag with 3 ounces of synthetic urine. This volume is enough for two uses. The kit also has elastic strap, two heat pads and a temperature strip. This urine can be utilized by females and men and it doesn’t need to be mixed. Do not freeze this product; it will keep for a full year.

Fast Fix Synthetic Urine/ Single Pack

This product contains the same laboratory grade synthetic urine that is used to by urine testing machines during calibration. This urine has the correct pH balance, specific gravity and creatinine – in fact, it resembles natural human urine in every way possible. It works for either men or women and is easy to get ready. It ready to be used and can be put together at the last minute.

Quick Fix Synthetic Urine

Preparation of the Quick Fix Synthetic Urine is easy and takes about 15 minutes in total. This can also mean laboratory grade synthetic urine, which shares the same pH, creatinine and specific gravity of natural urine. Both men and women can use this product and it provides assurance that your result will be the best – negative.

Doctor John’s Synthetic Urine

This product is amazing as it is not detectable by labs and will ensure you pass the test successfully. It comes with instructions on how to use it and guarantees that it will show normal results for specific gravity, creatinine, and pH.

The Urinator

This electronic urine testing device is special and intended to keep the required testing temperature for a minimum of four hours on one set of batteries. It can be reused and is very helpful. The Urinator includes a self-regulated heating element that is controlled digitally, two strips to test the temperature, two synthetic urine samples, and a calibrated bottle filling device. The kit can be used easily and promises that there won’t be any generic discrimination. Of those that exist, this device is the most efficient and considered to be one of the best.

Synthetic urine is utilized for various, sometimes particular, purposes:

Drug Testing

Synthetic urine is a non-toxic testing substance that is similar to actual human urine. The lab created fake urine to use for testing urine analysis tools. Being different from real urine, imitation urine doesn’t need refrigeration when shipped and it can be warmed up many times.

Industrial Use

As well as drug testing facilities, diaper businesses use fake urine to test diapers.

Urine Therapy

Imitation urine is not advised for internal application! However some people think that urine has healing abilities. Some societies, like Indians, have a custom of using urine for medical reasons. However using real urine is bad for hygienic reasons, so some people substitute fake urine, since it has most of  the same characteristics that real urine has.

Fetish

An additional purpose for imitation urine is for fetish reasons. Fetish groups use fake urine rather than real urine because of health issues. Real human urine can harbor harmful toxins, however synthetic urine is clear and has the appearance of actual urine so it is a healthy way to have fun.

Jokes

Some people think it is silly to wet a friend’s bed or clothes with urine. Fake urine can help prevent issues with resentful people. As opposed to real urine, synthetic urine is healthy, hygienic and doesn’t have any nasty germs.