+91 8013693656 newmedilifediagnosticcentre@gmail.com Diagnostic care in Kolkata
Call for current timings
Biochemistry Home collection available

Drug Abuse Panel Investigation Reports (Qualitative Method)

Profile1 tests included
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report in2-3 days

Tests included in this profile 1

  • Drug Abuse Panel Investigation Reports (Qualitative Method)

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn 2-3 days

About this test

The drug abuse panel screens for commonly misused substances such as cannabis, opioids, cocaine, amphetamines and sedatives. It gives a positive or negative result for each drug group.

Why is this test done?

  • Pre-employment or legal screening
  • Investigate unexplained drowsiness or behaviour change
  • Monitor de-addiction treatment

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Behaviour or mood changes
  • Drowsiness or confusion
  • Suspected overdose

Normal range

Each drug group Negative

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

A positive screen means that drug or a related substance was found. Some prescribed medicines can also give positive results, so confirmation testing may be needed.

Common reasons
  • Recent use of the drug
  • Some cough syrups, painkillers or sleeping pills

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Tell us all prescribed medicines, as some can affect the screen.

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in 2-3 days after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed.

You may also need

Related tests

View all