Page 113 - Direct To ConsumerFINAL3.25

Overall, these sources and citations demonstrate that drug testing in saliva is an approved and recognized method of drug testing in various settings, including workplace drug testing and forensic drug testing. However, the accuracy of saliva drug testing can be affected by various factors, and should be used in conjunction with other testing methods and interpreted in the context of other clinical and behavioral factors.
What Drugs can be Tested in Saliva with GC/MS
Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) is a highly sensitive and specific analytical method that can detect and quantify a wide range of drugs and their metabolites in various biological matrices. The following is a more detailed list of drugs that can be detected using GC-MS:
1. Amphetamines: GC-MS can detect amphetamines such as amphetamine, methamphetamine, and MDMA (ecstasy).
2. Opioids: GC-MS can detect opioids such as morphine, codeine, oxycodone, fentanyl, and tramadol.
3. Cocaine and its metabolites: GC-MS can detect cocaine and its metabolites, such as benzoylecgonine, ecgonine methyl ester, and cocaethylene.
4. Cannabinoids: GC-MS can detect cannabinoids such as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol).
5. Benzodiazepines: GC-MS can detect benzodiazepines such as diazepam, alprazolam, and lorazepam.
6. Barbiturates: GC-MS can detect barbiturates such as phenobarbital, butalbital, and amobarbital..
7. Antidepressants: GC-MS can detect antidepressants such as fluoxetine, amitriptyline, and sertraline.
8. Antipsychotics: GC-MS can detect antipsychotics such as haloperidol, olanzapine, and risperidone.
9. Anticonvulsants: GC-MS can detect anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, and valproic acid.
10.Stimulants: GC-MS can detect stimulants such as methylphenidate, modafinil, and ephedrine.
113