Drug Test Panels in Merced

5-, 10-, & 12-Panel Drug Tests for Merced Individuals & Employers

A panel drug test screens for a defined group of substances rather than every possible substance. At Fastest Labs of Merced, we offer 5-panel, 10-panel, and 12-panel drug tests, along with broader options for individuals, employers, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.

The right test depends on the required substances and specimen type. Bring any paperwork, panel name, or test code provided by the requesting employer, court, school, or agency so we can help you avoid ordering the wrong test.

Call (209) 432-5900 to confirm the required panel and arrange your drug test in Merced.

5-Panel, 10-Panel & 12-Panel Drug Tests

A higher panel number generally covers more substances, but it doesn’t necessarily satisfy a specific policy or testing order. The substances included must match the requesting party’s requirements.

Our standard panel options include:

5-panel drug test: Screens for cocaine, marijuana, amphetamine, opiates, and PCP (phencyclidine).
10-panel drug test: Includes the five substances above, plus barbiturates, benzodiazepines, methamphetamine, ecstasy or MDMA, and methadone.
12-panel drug test: Includes the 10-panel substances, plus buprenorphine and oxycodone.

Whether you need a 5-panel drug test in Merced for employment or a 12-panel test for a broader screening requirement, we can review the information you provide before collection.

Panel Drug Testing for Merced Individuals & Employers

We bring more than a decade of drug, alcohol, and DNA testing experience to every collection. Our certified collectors provide accurate, confidential service in a clean, private facility.

Walk-ins and scheduled visits are available at our Merced location, and we strive to keep wait times under five minutes. Collection and result timing can vary based on the panel, specimen type, and need for additional laboratory review.

Personal & Court-Related Testing

We provide testing for personal requests and court-related matters. An order may specify the panel, specimen type, reporting process, or deadline, so review your paperwork before visiting. If your testing is connected to a court case, you can also consult the Merced County Superior Court’s published list of collection and testing facilities.

Workplace Drug Testing

Employers can request individual tests or ongoing workplace testing services. We also offer mobile, on-site collection for random testing and continuing programs, as well as assistance with creating, implementing, and managing an employer testing program.

Department of Transportation requirements must be handled through the appropriate regulatory testing service. A panel number alone doesn’t establish DOT compliance.

Specimen Methods for Panel Drug Testing

The panel identifies the substances being screened, while the specimen method identifies what’s collected. Depending on the requested test, we offer urine drug testing, hair drug testing, saliva drug testing, and fingernail drug testing.

Specimen type can affect the collection procedure, detection period, laboratory process, and suitability for a testing order. Detection windows also vary by substance, specimen, use pattern, and laboratory method. Confirm both the panel and specimen type before testing.

Non-Negative Screens & Laboratory Confirmation

A non-negative result means the initial screen identified a substance or marker that may require further evaluation. It isn’t necessarily the final determination.

Non-negative screening results may be sent to an accredited laboratory for confirmatory laboratory testing. They should also be evaluated by a certified medical review officer, a physician trained to consider test results and relevant medical information. Additional analysis can extend the reporting timeline, which also depends on the instructions attached to the testing order.

Broader & Substance-Specific Drug Test Panels

Some policies and testing orders require more than a standard 5-, 10-, or 12-panel drug test. We offer 14-, 16-, 18-, 20-, and 22-panel options, along with configurations that can screen for substances such as fentanyl, tramadol, and K2 synthetic marijuana.

Broader isn’t automatically better. Employers, courts, schools, agencies, and individuals should choose a test based on the required substances and specimen type, not the panel number alone.

Schedule the Panel Drug Test You Need

Have the requesting party’s paperwork, panel name, test code, and specimen instructions ready when you contact us. We can review the request, explain the available options, and arrange testing for an individual or employer-directed need.

Call (209) 432-5900 to discuss your requirements and schedule with Fastest Labs of Merced.

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