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Blood drug test detects the presence of addictive substances or stimulants in the bloodstream.
Interesting facts about blood drug test
- How many types of addictive substances are detectable by a blood drug test?
- Advantages and disadvantages of blood drug test
- Prices of drug tests
- How long do drugs stay in your bloodstream?
- Who is a good candidate for a blood drug test?
- How long does a blood drug test take?
- Service procedures
How many types of addictive substances are detectable by a blood drug test?
A blood drug test can detect seven different kinds of amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS), including
- Amphetamine
- Methamphetamines such as amphetamine and crystal methamphetamine
- MDMA / Ecstasy
- MDA
- Ephedrine
- Phentermine
- Pseudoephedrine
These substances stimulate the central nervous system, which results in heightened awareness. However, hallucinations, an accelerated heartbeat, hypertension, and addiction are some of their severe adverse effects.
Advantages and disadvantages of blood drug test
Advantages
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Provides accurate test results even at low concentrations
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Can detect recent drug abuse
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Blood drug test is extremely safe due to the fact that it doesn’t involve coming into contact with the sample collection apparatus.
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Compared to alternative approaches, it is convenient, can be performed at local clinics, with fast sample collection, and doesn’t require any particular preparation or fasting.
Disadvantages
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The price is quite high compared to urine tests.
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Discomfort and pain during the needle insertion and removal.
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It’s must be performed by a trained medical professional and cannot be self-administered.
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Analysis can take up to 10 days.
Prices of Blood Drug Tests
7-Panel Urine/Blood Drug Test
5,990 Baht
Amphetamine panel: Quantitative analysis (GC/MS) of 7 substances including
- Amphetamine
- Methamphetamine
- MDMA / Ecstasy
- MDA
- Ephedrine
- Phentermine
- Pseudoephedrine
The results are usually available in 10 days.
How long do drugs stay in your bloodstream?
The type, quantity, and frequency of drug abuse, as well as the user’s age, weight, and metabolism, all affect how long a drug stays in your bloodstream. The details are as follows.
- Amphetamines: about 12 hours
- Methamphetamines: about 1-3 days
- MDMAs: about 1-2 days
Who is a good candidate for a blood drug test?
- Patients attending emergency departments or unconscious or unresponsive patient
- Those suspected of recent drug abuse
- The accused or the person under investigation
- People with certain limitations which may face challenges collecting urine samples.
- People who work in professions that demand a high degree of precision, such as pilots and soldiers.
- Those who require fast, accurate, and trustworthy test results.
How long does a blood drug test take?
Within ten days following the test, the results of the blood drug test will be accessible via several channels.
Service procedures
1. You can walk in or schedule an appointment with the clinic. The staff takes a medical history at the beginning of the process. During the blood draw procedure, the examinee sitting on a chair, and the staff uses alcohol-soaked cotton swab to clean the skin area.
2. After the alcohol has dried, the staff uses a syringe to draw the necessary volume of blood from the crook of the arm (blood may be drawn from the back of the hand for children).
3. The staff applies cotton and a plaster to the puncture site, completing the blood drawing process.
4. After collecting the blood sample, the staff brings it to the lab and the results are available within 10 days.
5. Report the results. The results of the blood drug test are accessible via several channels.
- Get the report at the clinic in person.
- The doctor calls to discuss your results and then email or send them via Line.
- The doctor calls to discuss your results and send a report by mail.
A blood drug test is another well-liked choice for organizations or individuals seeking to determine the length of drug abuse if they are searching for an accurate and reliable drug test. Depending on your needs, Intouch Medicare offers a range of drug testing services, including urine drug test, sweat drug test, and blood drug test, all of which are conducted by our team of skilled medical professionals.
If you are interested in getting our services, you can easily inquire for details or make an appointment through our online Hotline or walk in to a Intouch Medicare clinic near you.
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Latest edit : 17/07/2025
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