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Can Methamphetamin Be Detected In A Drug Test?
Question: Hi , In Australia , we have Roadside Drug Tests which are conducted with a device which scrapes your tongue , I need to know how long "Speed" (Methamphetine) would be detected ?
Brief Answer:
It takes a few seconds to minutes to perform the actual test !!!
Detailed Answer:
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These devices detect very fast and they are used as an alternative to the Urine sampling and testing that takes more time and needs specific protocol for collection of the samples and laboratory testing in a proper way.
These ready to detect screening devices are fast enough to give you the results there and then so that it is screened if there is a Drug of Abuse used in the past couple of days. Methamphetamine can be detected for 2-5 days of its use.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. For any disease you have, a timely follow-up is necessary regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is a need to change treatment options. So keep a follow up to see how you doing (Always write down my name in start of your questions at this forum & I will be with you in no time).
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DR. HANIF
USA
It takes a few seconds to minutes to perform the actual test !!!
Detailed Answer:
Warm Welcome. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services.
I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
These devices detect very fast and they are used as an alternative to the Urine sampling and testing that takes more time and needs specific protocol for collection of the samples and laboratory testing in a proper way.
These ready to detect screening devices are fast enough to give you the results there and then so that it is screened if there is a Drug of Abuse used in the past couple of days. Methamphetamine can be detected for 2-5 days of its use.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. For any disease you have, a timely follow-up is necessary regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is a need to change treatment options. So keep a follow up to see how you doing (Always write down my name in start of your questions at this forum & I will be with you in no time).
Regards!
DR. HANIF
USA
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