Types of Drug Tests - Urine, Saliva, Alcohol, Hair, Sweat

There are many different kinds of drug tests out on the market today. Urine drug tests are one of the more popularly used forms of drug tests. More recently, Saliva drug tests are becoming popular; mainly do to being more sanitary and gender friendly. In addition to drug tests, there are tests that will detect the presence of alcohol. Hair drug tests are another option for testing as well. There are also sweat drug screens that like the other tests, will determine the presence of drugs or their metabolites in the human body.

One of the most recent additions to the different kinds or types of drug tests is that of Steroids Test. Steroid Testing is a Lab Test that detects the presence of steroids in a urine sample provided. Steroid testing is performed by taking a urine specimen and sending it off to a laboratory for confirmation. The test will detect the presence of steroids in the urine sample. For more information on steroids, see What Is A Steroid?

Urine Dip Tests

(also known as "Panels" or "Cards")

Simply dip the test into the urine sample.

Single Panel Test

Can test for many drugs: marijuana (THC), methamphetamines (meth), cocaine, amphetamines, pcp, opiate, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, oxycodone and others. Tests for one drug at a time.

Multi-Panel Test

Can test for 2, 3, 4 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 or 12 drugs at one time. Comes in a multitude of configurations, testing for any number of the drugs listed to the left.

Urine Cassette Tests

(also known as "Devices")

Use the included pipette to draw out urine. Then place 3 drops into the cassette well.

Single Panel Device

Can test for many drugs: marijuana (THC), methamphetamines (meth), cocaine, amphetamines, pcp, opiate, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, oxycodone and others. Tests for one drug at a time.