Compare Drug Test Panels
See the differences between standard drug testing panels to choose the right one for your needs.
| Feature | 5-Panel Standard |
10-Panel Expanded |
12-Panel Comprehensive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs Tested | |||
| Marijuana (THC) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cocaine | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Opiates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Amphetamines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PCP | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Benzodiazepines | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Barbiturates | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Methadone | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Propoxyphene | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quaaludes | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Extended Opioids (Oxy, Vicodin) | — | — | ✓ |
| MDMA/Ecstasy | — | — | ✓ |
| Details | |||
| Total Substances | 5 | 10 | 12+ |
| Typical Cost | $30-60 | $50-100 | $75-150 |
| Results Time | 1-3 days | 1-3 days | 1-3 days |
| DOT/Federal Standard | ✓ Yes | — | — |
Which Panel Do You Need?
🏢 Employment
5-Panel is the standard for most employers, following federal DOT guidelines. Some safety-sensitive positions may require 10-panel testing.
⚖️ Legal/Court
Requirements vary by jurisdiction. 5-Panel is common, but probation may require 10 or 12-panel depending on the case.
🏥 Medical
Healthcare settings often use 10 or 12-panel to detect prescription drug abuse or for comprehensive screening.