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Drugs or any addictive substances, stimulants when entering the body also form one of the components of the blood. So blood tests can detect addictive substances. With each different drug, different time in the blood will give blood test results with different accuracy rates.1. Blood test
1.1 What is a blood test? A blood test, or hematology test, is a test done on a blood sample to measure the levels of certain substances in the blood or to count different types of blood cells. Blood tests may be done to look for signs of disease or pathogens, check for antibodies or signs of a tumor, or to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments.1.2 Normally, what is a blood test for? Blood tests make it easier for doctors to monitor and evaluate health conditions and at the same time detect many diseases or disorders related to blood test parameters.
Blood test results also tell you your blood type, for example blood group A, B, O, AB, so that you can determine the method of blood transfusion and related problems. In addition, with the advancement of medicine today, blood tests also contribute to detecting many dangerous diseases at an early stage. From there, doctors can help patients receive timely treatment, increase the chance of recovery, and avoid long-term complications.
1.3 When is a blood test needed? Medical experts recommend regular health checkups 1-2 times a year, including blood tests to properly monitor your health status. In addition, when the body has abnormal symptoms, the cause has not been found, a blood test can also be performed to check. At reputable testing sites, the ability to detect the disease will be higher and more accurate.
1.4 What diseases can blood tests detect? Diseases related to blood sugar: diabetes... Diseases related to blood calcium: thyroid disease, cancer, malnutrition or some other disorders... Diseases related to electrolyte balance : dehydration, kidney disease, liver disease, manifestations of heart failure, hypertension or other disorders... Kidney diseases and kidney function Diseases related to enzyme activity Risk of heart disease and disorders dyslipidemia Diseases of the blood and blood components: anemia, inflammation, parasitic diseases, blood clotting problems, even blood cancer, immune disorders... 1.5 Blood tests found drug addiction? In fact, drugs or any addictive substance or stimulant when entering the body also forms one of the components in the blood. Therefore, blood drug testing belongs to the group of tests to detect diseases of the blood and blood components. With each different drug, different duration of life will give blood test results with different accuracy rates.
2. Why do blood tests detect addictive substances?
Discovered Cannabis Cannabis is a stimulant that gives the user a feeling of euphoria and relaxation, and a feeling of high spirits. When using marijuana, the drug will stay in the blood for up to 2 weeks and it is advisable to have a blood test within that time for the most accurate results.Discovered heroin Heroin is one of the addictive drugs that inhibits, and reduces the ability of the user's brain and nervous system to function. When a blood test is to detect whether a patient has heroin in their body, the doctor only needs to conduct a blood test within 12 days of the heroin user because this drug will be in the blood for about 12 days.
Discovering Ecstasy Ecstasy is a drug that gives users a feeling of high euphoria, smooth, gentle effects, and flexible limbs. When the effect of the drug has reached its climax, the user will feel sweaty, afraid of light, open-minded, refreshing, ... usually ecstasy will soak into the blood after 1-2 days so you need a blood test during this time and will give more accurate results.
Detecting methamphetamine, stimulant and stimulant, causing users to lose sleep, disturb the nervous system, astigmatism, body weakness, reduce resistance, ... to identify patients with Using meth or not, a blood test within 24-36 hours will detect
3. How do blood tests detect addictive substances?
Cannabis The peak of the body's response to cannabis addiction is after 20 to 30 minutes, which can last from 90 to 120 minutes after just one dose. Developed levels of these metabolites in the bloodstream are detected only a few hours after administration and they persist for 2 weeks.Heroin, Morphin This narcotic works from 3 to 6 hours, and is metabolized from 2 to 12%, they are excreted in the urine in the form of Morphine and are unchanged. The components of Heroin will quickly be converted into Morphin when entering the body. The secretory activity of Heroin is similar to that of Morphin Codeine, which is also metabolized with 10 to 15% as the active ingredient Morphine or Codeine.
Ecstasy Ecstasy will begin to work 30 minutes after taking the last dose, and peak after about 1 hour, can last up to 2-3 hours afterwards. 65% of them are excreted in the urine.
Methamphetamine is a synthetic drug, the blood test for meth can be positive within 24-36 hours after taking the last dose.
4. Notes about blood drug testing
One of the reasons why the blood test for drug substance is not absolutely accurate is that each different drug will have a different time in the human body, specifically as follows:Amphetamine: 12 hours Marijuana: 2 weeks Cocaine: 1-2 days Heroin: 12 days Psychoactive drugs: 2-3 hours Ecstasy: 1-2 days Methamphetamine: 24-36 hours Morphine: 6-8 hours Blood tests It helps doctors to easily monitor and evaluate health status and at the same time detect many related diseases or disorders, in which blood tests can detect drugs. However, each different addictive substance will have a different time in the human body.
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