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. 2018 Apr;35(4):38–44.

TABLE 3.

Detection Window for Selected Drugs in Urine

Drug Time After Ingestion
Alcohol 7–12 h

Amphetamines 2–3 d

Benzodiazepines
 Short acting 2 d
 Intermediate acting 5 d
 Long acting 10–30 d

Cannabinoids
 Single use 3 d
 Moderate use (4x/wk) 5–7 d
 Daily use 10–14 d
 Chronic heavy use ≥ 30 d

Cocaine metabolites
 20 mg IV cocaine < 1.5 d
 Chronic use 2–3 d (up to 7 d at high doses)

Opioids
 Codeine 2 d
 Heroin (morphine) 2 d
 Hydrocodone 2–3 d
 Hydromorphone 2–3 d
 Methadone 3–5 d
 Oxycodone 2–4 d

Phencyclidine 8 d