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Urine Drugs Tests - Order Online in California
This page explains the urine drugs tests - order online, what it measures, and how to order it. Urine drug testing screens for common substances and prescription medications. You can order the test online and provide a sample at a local collection site.
Lab requirements in California
Here is what you need before ordering and completing the Urine Drugs Tests - Order Online in CA. Review each item and confirm the details with the collection lab.
- Physician's order
- Included. A physician's order is required for lab testing and is provided for you by our partner's physicians — no referral from your own doctor is needed.
- Fasting
- Some tests require fasting or avoiding certain foods or drinks beforehand. You will be informed when you order — confirm the details with the collection lab.
- Preparation
- Specific preparation instructions are provided by the collection lab. In general, you may be asked to avoid certain foods or medications beforehand, so follow the lab's guidance.
- Sample & visit
- A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
- Identification
- Bring the lab requisition form from your account. The collection lab may also ask for a government-issued photo ID.
- Turnaround
- 1-3 business days
- Availability
- Our partner lab does not serve ND, RI, NY, NJ, MD or HI. Confirm availability for your location with the collection lab.
Before you go
- Order your test before visiting a lab, then use the requisition form in your account.
- Print the requisition form, or fax it to the lab directly from your account.
- No scheduling is needed — visit the collection lab during its normal business hours.
- A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
- Bring a government-issued photo ID in case the lab requests it.
- Results are posted to your secure account within 1–3 business days.
Requirements are summarized from our partner lab's published policies. Preparation and availability can change — confirm current instructions with the collection lab before your visit.
What this test is
A urine drug test analyzes a urine sample for the presence of various drugs or their breakdown products. It is a screening tool that may be followed by a more specific confirmation test if needed.
What it measures
- Amphetamines — Indicates recent use of stimulant drugs such as amphetamine or methamphetamine.
- Barbiturates — Reflects use of sedative medications like phenobarbital.
- Benzodiazepines — Shows presence of anti-anxiety drugs such as diazepam or lorazepam.
- Cannabinoids — Detects marijuana use, though detection time varies with frequency.
- Cocaine — Indicates recent cocaine use, typically within a few days.
- Opiates — Reflects use of narcotic pain relievers like morphine or codeine.
- Phencyclidine — Screens for the dissociative drug PCP.
What the test involves
You provide a urine sample in a private collection area at the lab. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.
Why it is often ordered
A clinician may order a urine drug test to screen for substance use as part of a routine health evaluation, pre-employment screening, or monitoring of prescribed medications. It can also be used in emergency settings to help identify possible causes of certain symptoms.
Preparation
Specific preparation instructions are provided by the collection lab. In general, you may be asked to avoid certain foods or medications beforehand, so follow the lab's guidance.
How results are reported
Results are typically reported as positive or negative for each substance screened, and may include a preliminary result that requires confirmation. Reference ranges and detection limits vary by laboratory and test method.
Before you go
- Whether any medications or foods should be avoided before the test
- The specific substances included in the test panel
- How and when results will be shared with you
Cities
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