What is the methadone drug test?

Answer by  sharpe72 (214)

The methadone drug test detects the presence of opiates. It can be done via a urine test, which detects the drug for 2 to 5 days after ingestion. A hair drug test can detect the presence of opiates for up to three months after ingestion of the drug.

Answer by  lewismoeller (88)

They can detect it the same as they can any drug. they can do a very simple blood test and send the blood test off to a lab to be examined

Answer by  collegeguy (16)

For most laboratories that conduct drug test to detect methadone, the most common way of finding it is through urine analysis.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Methhadone doesn't show up on opiate screens, which are the most common drug screens. The test for methadone is specific and part of the second-tier "extended" test by some employers.

Answer by  Ann89 (613)

Methadone can be detected via a blood or urine test. Normally the drug stays in your system for up to 71 hours.