Is Oxycodone or Oxymorphone Detectable by a Dipstick Urine Test for Opiates?
Question by J: Is Oxycodone or oxymorphone detectable by a dipstick urine test for opiates?
The typical urine drug tests have a category for “opiates” which would most definitely detect heroin, morphine and codeine. I know it’s possible to test for semi-synthetic opiates such as oxycodone, oxymorphone, and hydrocodone. However, I am under the impression that those substances must be tested for separately, and won’t show up as positive for “opiates.” I can’t seem to find any definite information on the metabolites of these drugs that are found in urine. The drugs I will be tested for are Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, Benzodiazepines, Amphetamines, MDMA, PCP, and Buprenorphine. The test is administered as a quick dipstick test, and does not get sent to a lab. Will oxycodone or oxymorphone (also known as opana), show up as a regular opiate?
Please only answer if you are knowledgeable on the subject, and if possible, provide a link to a good source, so I can check the facts. This is important, as I have significant, but undiagnosed pain, but also need to pass this drug test. No rude comments, please.
Please provide actual information for the answer to this question, because the test is checking for certain metabolites of opiates, and I’m pretty sure that these specific painkillers metabolize differently than natural poppy-based opiates (such as morphine). The ones I am asking about are semi-synthetic. I know they can be tested for, but they are usually a separate category on the test. For instance, drugs like fentanyl, buprenorphine, and methadone will not show up as opiates, even though they have similar effects on the brain. They are completely synthetic, and the body metabolizes them differently. They must be tested for separately.
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Answer by Rick M
Yes. Both are opiates and will show up. If you have a prescription for these medications then it should not be a problem.
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