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Does Codeine And Hydrocodone Show Up On Urine Drug Test?
Question: Does codeine and hydrocodone show up the same on a urine drug test?
Brief Answer:
Both may show up the same on a urine drug test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Codeine and hydrocodone may show up the same on a urine drug test.There may be false positive cases.
It really depends on sophistication of drug test.Some drug tests can detect the exact substance while others may not be able to differentiate between the basic structures of Hydrocodone and Codeine.So,it can give false positive results.
Hydrocodone is metabolized in the body into Codeine.
Ideally,it should be differentiated by gas chromatograph mass spectrometer.It has the ability to distinguish between Hydrocodone and Codeine.But,it is a costly test.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Both may show up the same on a urine drug test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Codeine and hydrocodone may show up the same on a urine drug test.There may be false positive cases.
It really depends on sophistication of drug test.Some drug tests can detect the exact substance while others may not be able to differentiate between the basic structures of Hydrocodone and Codeine.So,it can give false positive results.
Hydrocodone is metabolized in the body into Codeine.
Ideally,it should be differentiated by gas chromatograph mass spectrometer.It has the ability to distinguish between Hydrocodone and Codeine.But,it is a costly test.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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