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What Is a Swab Test Drug Screen?

A swab test drug screen can detect several types of drugs that are active in a person's system. The test is often used by employers, athletic organizations and parents to screen for drug activity.

  1. Swab test drug screening

    • A swab test drug screen is a type of drug test which is administered by taking a cotton swab and running it along the insides of a person's mouth to collect saliva. The saliva is then tested for drugs.

    Which Drugs Will Be Picked Up

    • A swab test drug screening will pick up six different types of drugs that are currently active in a person's system. A drug screen swap will test for amphetamine, morphine, phencyclidine, THC (marijuana), methamphetamine, cocaine and their metabolites in saliva.

    When a swab test drug screen may be administered

    • A swab drug screen may be required when a person is trying to get employment in a place of business. The employer will most ofter require a urine screening and then a swab test to see if any drugs are currently active in the person's system.

    At home swab test drug screening

    • At-home tests can be purchased at some pharmacies and can also be purchased for personal use online. Adults can purchase these tests in order to do drug screenings at home when necessary.

    Additional Facts

    • Swab test drug screenings are one of the most accurate drug tests on the market. These tests are easy to use and always accurate with the results that they produce. The testing device consists of individual strips which test for each drug.

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