A 5-panel drug test in Mesa, AZ is a urine drug screen that checks for marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, and PCP.
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What Does a 5-Panel Drug Test Test For?
A 5-panel urine test checks one sample for the five drug groups most employers and courts look for:
Marijuana (THC), cocaine, amphetamines, opiates (codeine, morphine, and heroin), and PCP. Each one is read against a set cutoff level, so a result only comes back positive when a meaningful amount is present, not from a trace exposure.
A 5-panel doesn't include prescription sedatives, oxycodone, fentanyl, or alcohol. If your paperwork asks for any of those, you'll need a larger panel or an add-on, which we cover below. If you need a test without marijuana, our 4-panel drug test checks the same drugs minus THC.
What Is the Most Common Pre-Employment Drug Test?
The 5-panel is the most commonly used drug test for pre-employment screening, because it covers the drugs most likely to affect safety at work while keeping the cost low. It's a non-DOT test, which is what nearly every job outside of transportation uses.
If you're starting a new job and your employer didn't name a specific test, a 5-panel is usually the right choice.
Our 5-panel is, the most popular test, and you can walk in or book online Monday through Friday.
Some employers in healthcare or safety-sensitive work ask for a 10-panel instead, and DOT-regulated jobs require a DOT 5-panel.
Hiring? Employers can set up an account with us, then send candidates the same-day with no setup fees.
Why Mesa Trusts Quick Test Health Services®
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Most visits take about 15 minutes
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Add fentanyl or alcohol in the same visit
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Results in about 15 minutes, with lab confirmation available
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Will Drinking the Night Before Affect a Pre-Employment Drug Test?
A standard 5-panel doesn't test for alcohol, so drinking the night before won't show up on it.
Alcohol isn't one of the five drug groups, and it leaves your system much faster than most drugs, so it needs its own test.
Some employers do add an alcohol test, though. A breath test shows alcohol in your system right now, and an EtG urine test can detect drinking from about the last 3 days. If your paperwork lists "alcohol," "EtG," or "breath alcohol," that's what you're being tested for. When in doubt, ask your employer which test they ordered before your visit.
5-Panel, 10-Panel, or 12-Panel: Which Do I Need?
The number is how many drug groups the test checks. A 5-panel covers the basics. A 10-panel adds oxycodone, MDMA, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and methadone, which matters when prescription drug misuse is a concern.
A 12-panel adds fentanyl and buprenorphine (Suboxone) on top of that, which is why courts and recovery programs often ask for it.
Where Can I Get a 5-Panel Drug Test in Mesa?
Right here at our Quick Test drug testing lab, on East University Drive at Power Road in East Mesa.
Walk in for a 5-panel with your ID and any paperwork if needed. Most visits take about 15 minutes.
Employers can also set up an account for ongoing testing or schedule on-site collections at their workplace.
Serving: Mesa · Gilbert · Queen Creek · Apache Junction · San Tan Valley · Chandler · Tempe
What Happens If a Pre-Employment Drug Test Is Positive?
If your rapid drug screen comes back positive, It can be sent to the lab for confirmation, which identifies the exact substance and rules out look-alike substances from foods or medications. A medical review officer (MRO), a licensed physician, can then contact you to check for a valid prescription before the result goes to your employer. If you take any prescription medication, tell us at check-in.
After that, what happens depends on your employer's policy. Some withdraw the job offer, some allow a retest, and some only act on certain drugs.
Arizona law lets each employer set its own rules, so if you have questions about a result, ask your employer or HR directly.
Common Questions
How far back does a 5-panel drug test go? Most drugs show for about 2 to 4 days in urine. Heavy marijuana use can show for 30 days or more.
How long does a pre-employment drug test take? Most visits take about 15 minutes, and rapid results are ready in about 15 minutes. If a sample is sent to the lab, results usually take 24 to 48 hours.
What should I expect at a pre-employment drug test? You'll check in at a drug testing lab like ours with your photo ID, then give a urine sample in a private restroom. Your sample is either screened right here for rapid results or sealed and sent to a SAMHSA-certified lab, and your employer receives the results.