6-Panel Drug Tests

Edmund Murphy
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen
Written by Edmund Murphy on 24 April 2023
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jenni Jacobsen on 28 September 2023

6-panel drug tests are less frequently used than 5 or 10-panel tests and typically use urine samples for detecting drug metabolites.

What is a 6-panel drug test?

A 6-panel drug test screens for the same metabolites as a 5-panel test, with addition of MDMA metabolites for ecstasy and molly.

What drugs are tested for in a 6-panel test?

What sample methods are used for 6-panel drug tests?

The 6-panel drug test is most commonly sampled as a urine drug screen. However, blood, hair follicle, and saliva tests can also be used under lab conditions. These forms of 6-panel drug tests are not usually available for home use. Read here for more information on the different types of drug tests.

Where can I get a 6-panel drug test?

6-panel drug tests are available to order online, through dedicated retailers, through your local doctors, and in medical facilities. For employment, legal, and athletic purposes a specific test provider may be required.

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Resources:

  1. Drug Testing Resources. (n.d.). Www.samhsa.gov.

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Dr. Jenni Jacobsen has a PhD in psychology, and she teaches courses on mental health and addiction at the university level and has written content on mental health and addiction for over 10 years.

Activity History - Medically Reviewed on 17 April 2023 and last checked on 28 September 2023

Medically reviewed by
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen

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Dr. Jenni Jacobsen

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