Marijuana test detects marijuana in urine

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1. Is cannabis in the group of narcotics - drugs?

Addictive substances - drugs are stimulants of natural origin, synthetic or semi-synthetic, that can cause addiction to humans. Based on composition, drugs are classified as follows:
Natural drugs: Cannabis and opium are common natural drugs, they are prepared from cannabis plants and plants. poppy (or poppy flower); Semi-synthetic drugs: This is a drug made from opium poppy combined with other chemicals (for example, heroin, smiley ball, ecstasy,...); Synthetic drugs: A type of poison that is many times stronger than the two mentioned above (including: meth, ecstasy,...). Cannabis (also known as Marijuana/Cannabis) is a naturally occurring drug extracted from the hemp plant called Cannabis Sativa. THC (Delta 9 tetrahydrocannobinol) is the main active ingredient in the cannabis plant. When THC enters the human body, they enter the bloodstream through the lung wall or through the stomach lining and small intestine. Then, THC follows the blood to move to the brain and create a feeling of euphoria for the user.
People use cannabis by direct chewing, smoking, or mixing it into foods and beverages. Using THC over a period of time will have consequences for the user including:
The user may experience unwanted emotions such as temporary confusion and anxiety; Causes memory impairment and reduces the ability to absorb; If using high doses of cannabis for a long time, the active ingredient THC can also cause people to fall into a state of loss of body control, causing behavioral disturbances. The use of drugs, especially marijuana, increases social evils, crime, HIV/AIDS infection; resulting in negative effects on the country's economy. Accordingly, drug tests are becoming more and more important and popular. For marijuana, the most common methods are still urine and blood tests. Among them, the urine Marijuana test is the simplest method because the sample collection process is simple and easy.
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2. Marijuana test detects marijuana in urine

After smoking or putting marijuana into the body through the digestive tract, the THC compound will be excreted in the urine. Therefore, can a urine test show whether a patient has used marijuana?
The time for the Marijuana test to detect marijuana in the urine will depend on how long the THC compound exists in the body. As soon as people use marijuana, THC will penetrate into the bloodstream and accordingly migrate to the brain, giving the user a feeling of euphoria. The time to peak is after 20-30 minutes of use and lasting from 90-12 minutes, THC compounds will remain in the urine for 3-10 days after administration. For heavy marijuana users, the time to detect the drug in a urine sample is 30 days.
To conduct a urinalysis, the doctor will appoint the person doing the test to collect the urine sample in a clean and dry bottle, do not dilute the specimen or contaminate it with other chemicals. It does not have to be in the morning, urine can be collected at any time of the day.
Preservation of urine samples:
At a temperature of 25 - 30 degrees Celsius, urine samples can be preserved for 2 days; At a temperature of 2 - 8 degrees Celsius, urine samples can be preserved for 7 days; In case you want to store it longer, it must be stored at -20°C. In addition, the Marijuana test results for marijuana in the urine can be erroneous if the person taking the test is taking medications including: drugs containing riboflavin or creatinine, diuretics, oral contraceptives. or dilute patient samples,...
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3. Errors and handling when testing for Marijuana in the urine

3.1. Before performing the urine Marijuana test The urine sample of the tester must be taken with the correct technique, without blood or pus; Urine samples should be stored in clean and dry test cups, urine should not be diluted and contaminated with other substances; Specimens can be collected for urinalysis at any time of the day, it does not have to be in the morning. For cloudy urine samples, before testing, it is necessary to clear by centrifugation, sedimentation or filtration. Patient information (name, age, address, department/room, bed number ...) must be fully written on the specimen container. They must also match the information on the test order sheet. In the wrong case, the sample must be canceled and re-sampled. If the urine sample has been preserved, it should be completely thawed, shaken, and heat equilibrated before testing. 3.2. While performing the Marijuana Urine Test Through Quality Control, only when the quality check results are satisfactory will the patient's specimen be taken.
3.3. After the urine Marijuana test After the analysis, if the results are found to be inconsistent, it is necessary to re-check: the quality of the patient sample, the information on the sample, re-analyze the specimen.
Urine test allows to detect whether the person performing the test is using marijuana or not. To get the most accurate and quick results, it is certainly important to choose a reliable medical facility.
Vinmec International General Hospital is the address for examination, treatment and effective monitoring of many diseases. At Vinmec, there is a system of modern facilities, international standard testing machines, a team of experienced and qualified medical professionals capable of examining, taking samples, samples and taking steps. Urine test to detect marijuana according to the correct procedure, should give accurate results. Help doctors have a basis to diagnose disease conditions and advise on the use of drugs, maintaining a healthy lifestyle for patients.

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