Tag: Drug testing methods

The 5-panel drug test is the most common form of workplace and federally mandated drug screening in the United States, used widely by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and many private employers. So, **what does a standard 5 panel drug test look for**? It identifies the presence of metabolites from five key drug categories.

While kratom contains alkaloids that act on opioid receptors, structurally they are distinct from classic opiates like morphine or heroin. As a result, kratom does not show up as an opiate on standard drug tests. However, depending on the test type, and factors like dosage and individual metabolism, detection is possible.