Detection times
How long do drugs stay in the body?
It's important to note that the detection times we provide are approximate. How long a drug can be detected is highly individual and depends on various factors.
What affects detection time?
Detection time varies between individuals and is affected by several factors. Therefore, the times provided should always be seen as guidelines.
- Amount and frequency – Higher doses and repeated use can extend the detection time.
- Metabolism and body composition – Metabolic rate and body weight can affect how quickly the body breaks down substances.
- Age and health condition – Liver and kidney function as well as general health condition affect the breakdown rate.
- Sample type – Different sample types (urine, saliva, blood, hair) have different detection windows for the same substance.
Detection times by substance
7 Aminoklonazepam (7 ACL)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–4 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 7–21 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
3 CMC / 3 MMC
- Urine rapid test
- 1–3 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–3 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- –
6 MAM (heroin)
- Urine rapid test
- < 1 day
- Urine laboratory analysis
- < 1 day
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- < 1 day
Amfetamin (AMP)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–5 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–5 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
Bensodiazepiner (BZO)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–7 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–7 days+
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
Buprenorfin (BUP)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–7 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–14 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–5 days
EDDP (metadonmetabolit)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–14 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–14 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
EtG
- Urine rapid test
- 1-4 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1-4 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- –
Gabapentin (GAB)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–3 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–4 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1-2 days
Cathine (KAT)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–3 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–3 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- –
THC
- Urine rapid test
- 1-4 days*
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–30+ days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
MDPV
- Urine rapid test
- 1–3 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–3 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
Mefedron (MEP)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–3 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 2–3 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
Klonazepam (CLO)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–4 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 7–21 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
Fentanyl (FYL)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–3 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–3 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
Ketamin (KET)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–4 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–4 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
Kokain (COC)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–4 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–4 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1-2 days
Kratom (KRA)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–7 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1-5 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 2 days
LSD
- Urine rapid test
- 1-2 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1-3 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- < 1 day
MDMA (Ecstasy)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–3 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–3 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
Metamfetamin (MET)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–5 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–5 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
Metadon (MTD)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–14 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–14 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
Metylfenidat (MPD)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–4 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–4 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
Opiater (OPI)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–4 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–3 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
Oxikodon (OXY)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–4 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–3 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–3 days
Pregabalin (PGB)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–3 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–4 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 2 days
PCP
- Urine rapid test
- 1–7 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–7 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
Syntetiskt cannabis K2
- Urine rapid test
- 1–3 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1-4 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
Tramadol (TML)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–4 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–4 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- 1–2 days
Zolpidem (ZOL)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–3 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–3 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- < 1 day
Zopiklon (ZOP)
- Urine rapid test
- 1–3 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1–3 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- < 1 day
Psilocybin
- Urine rapid test
- 1-2 days
- Urine laboratory analysis
- 1-2 days
- Saliva laboratory analysis
- –
* THC with sporadic use. With long-term abuse, detection time can be several months.
Why is saliva analysis best?
Our saliva analysis offers significantly longer detection times than both rapid tests and urine tests
Longest detection time
With up to 7 days detection time for most substances, we have the market's longest traceability in saliva.
Extremely low threshold values
Thanks to our industry-leading low threshold values, we can detect even very small concentrations.
Quick and easy
Combines the advantages of long detection time with simple, non-invasive sampling.
Difficult to manipulate
Sampling takes place under supervision, making manipulation practically impossible.
LC-MS/MS analysis
Uses the most advanced analysis method for highest precision and reliability.
Legally sound
All analyses meet legal requirements and can be used in legal contexts.
Important to consider
The detection times we provide are estimates based on average values. The actual detection time can vary significantly.
- Cannabis and regular use – With daily use, cannabis can be detected for up to 30 days in urine due to accumulation in fatty tissue.
- Dosage matters – Higher doses lead to longer detection time. In case of overdose, substances can be traced significantly longer than indicated.
- Consult expertise – For specific questions about detection times in your case, contact our medical experts for advice.
Dig deeper by substance
Substance-specific detection times
Detailed detection windows, contributing factors, and frequently asked questions per substance.
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