Saliva drug test detection times UK

Detection times for drugs in saliva

Saliva drug test detection times tend to be shorter when compared to the equivalent detection times of a urine drug test. Saliva drug tests give a far better indicator of recent drug use. The dose of the drug taken has a significant effect on the period over which it can be detected.

Cannabis drug test detection times 

Cannabis drug detection times in saliva can be very short. No metabolite is detectable in saliva, so drug tests rely on the direct detection of the parent compound in the oral cavity. If washed, rinsed or if food is consumed, detection can and will be affected with a saliva test.

Detection times for different brands of saliva drug tests

Different brand saliva drug tests may have different cut off levels as there is no international standard. The below cut off levels are for our ALLTEST oral drug test kit lines.

See our full UK range of saliva drug tests

We hope you find the table below showing the saliva drug test detections times for UK Drug Testing oral drug test kits helpful. These levels tend to be the same for most commercial rapid onsite saliva drug test kits available to purchase in the UK, although not for all so check with your drug test supplier for their exact drug test detection times and levels. Back to lab saliva drug tests may have lower detection levels.

If you have any questions about saliva drug test detection times or need any advice on which saliva drug test kits to choose for your workplace, healthcare or home drug screening, please contact us about saliva drug tests and we will be happy to assist you. 

Saliva drug test detection table showing detection time and cut off level for each drug