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Advanced Practice Wellness Clinic

NAIL 5-PANEL DRUG TEST


Medically Reviewed By: Quentin Caswell, FNP-C
Last Updated: June 30, 2023

The 5 Panel Drug Test using finger or toenails detects drug use of 12 of the most popular drugs of abuse within the previous 6-month period.  Because fingernails and toenails cannot be tampered with, the nail drug test ensures accurate results that are non-invasive.  The detection window is affected by the rate of nail growth which varies from person to person.

Nail drug testing is a convenient, non-invasive, extremely accurate method of drug testing for common illicit drugs.  Drug testing using fingernails and/or toenails is also appropriate if the test subject does not at least one inch of hair necessary for the hair drug test

TEST DETAILS

The 5 Panel Drug Test, Nails tests fingernail or toenail clippings for the detection of 5 drugs over the previous 3-6 months.  The test will cover use of the following drugs:

  1. Amphetamines/Methamphetamines
  2. Cocaine
  3. Marijuana (THC)
  4. Opiates
  5. Phencyclidine

FAQS

IS A DOCTOR’S ORDER REQUIRED?
No. You do not need to provide a doctor’s order to get lab testing done at Advanced Practice Clinic.
DO I NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?
No. You can walk in for same day testing. We make it easy for you by offering work-friendly hours.
IF I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MY TESTS RESULTS WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?
We recommend you share your results with your healthcare provider.

"This content is for educational purposes and does not substitute personalized medical advice."

Quentin Caswell, FNP-C

Quentin Caswell, MSN, is an Integrative and Functional Medicine Specialist dedicated to helping patients feel their best. Board certified in advanced bioidentical hormone replacement and peptide therapy, he earned his Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri (Mizzou) and opened Advanced Practice Wellness Clinic in 2011.