Kratom has been used for potential benefits, like managing pain and relieving opioid withdrawal symptoms, but you may be wondering if kratom shows up on a drug test.
Today, we’ll look into the different types of drug tests — like urine tests and blood tests — to see which ones kratom may potentially show up in.
Does Kratom Show Up On A Drug Test?
An analysis by Keystone Labs has provided evidence that some commercial kratom products contain alkaloids, which are detectable in standard drug tests such as urine, saliva, blood, and hair.
Does Kratom Show Up On a Urine Test?
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Kratom is not typically included in the standard drug tests, and most urine screens only include the five illegal substances: opiates, amphetamines, cocaine, PCP (phencyclidine), and marijuana.
It is possible, however, for kratom alkaloids to be detected on certain specialized drug tests conducted by Keystone Lab or other professional facilities that may order more comprehensive panels of drugs.
Generally speaking, if an employer orders a 10-panel screen that includes a broad range of substances including opioids, kratom could potentially show up in urine analysis.
Does Kratom Show Up On a Blood Test?
Kratom can be detected in blood tests, but these are not regularly traditional drug tests. Instead, special blood-based testing kits are used to test for kratom’s alkaloids and metabolites.
These specialized tests have been developed by Keystone Lab and other institutions, such as the Military Institute of Drug Research in Poland. The presence of mitragyna speciosa is generally detectable with these specialized testing kits for up to 24 hours after ingestion.
Does Kratom Show Up On a Saliva Test?
Saliva tests are a rare but growing method of testing for kratom. The presence of mitragyna speciosa alkaloids can be detected in saliva fairly quickly after use, usually within two days.
However, the strength and accuracy of the results depend on factors such as the sensitivity tuning level used for detection and when specific molecules will expire inside the human body.
Though most standard drug testing panels do not test for kratom alkaloids due to their low incidence rate, specialized tests involving liquid chromatography or mass spectroscopy (LC/MS) may provide better detection for employers who specifically want to check for these substances.
Does Kratom Show Up On a Hair Test?
A hair test can detect kratom for longer periods than a urine test, however, the presence of kratom alkaloids is usually too low to be reliably identified using this type of testing.
The sensitivity of a hair sample for detecting kratom requires three times more than the concentration found in the average urine sample. Factors like regular usage or body weight may affect how much can be detected in a single sample.
As such, it is largely inconclusive whether kratom will show up on a hair test because positives would likely require significant use before testing.
Conclusion
Kratom is not generally included in standard drug tests but does show up on some specialized tests. Urine drug testing is the most common method for detecting drugs and can detect kratom if specifically requested, but it has a limited detection window of usually only a week.
Ultimately it’s important to consult with potential employers or testing facilities before submitting any samples as each laboratory has individual protocols and substances may differ between them.
