Saliva Drug Tests
Saliva drug tests, also called mouth swab drug tests or oral swab drug tests, let you collect a sample in a few minutes, in the same room, with no restroom needed. We carry saliva drug test kits from 5 to 14 panels, including no-THC options and a 12 panel test with alcohol. Orders placed before 2 PM ET ship the same day, and orders over $75 ship free. Buying for a company? See bulk drug tests for employers.
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Choosing a mouth swab drug test
The right saliva drug test depends on what your policy needs to screen for. A 5 panel saliva drug test covers the most common drugs. A 10 panel mouth swab drug test adds more drug classes for broader workplace screening. 12 and 14 panel tests cover more again, and some add an alcohol strip in the same swab. If your company doesn't test for marijuana, choose a no-THC panel (5, 9 or 10 panel). Use the filter table below to compare panels by the drugs they include.
Saliva drug test kits for employers
Many employers choose oral swab drug tests for pre-employment, random, post-accident and reasonable-suspicion screening. The collector can watch the whole swab, which makes the sample hard to tamper with, and there is no restroom to secure. Mouth swab tests generally detect more recent use than urine tests, so many programs stock both: swabs for random and post-incident testing, and urine drug test cups where a longer look-back matters.
Buying in bulk. You can order from one box (25 tests) and up. Your first order is paid by card, and approved companies can then apply for net-30 terms. One account can ship to multiple locations. Need a larger quantity? Request a quote and we answer the same business day. See bulk drug tests for employers for how company accounts work.
How a mouth swab drug test works
- Make sure the donor has had nothing in their mouth (food, drink, gum, tobacco) for at least 10 minutes.
- Place the swab in the mouth and let it collect saliva until the indicator shows it is saturated.
- Insert the swab into the test device and read the result at the time stated in the package insert.
- Send any non-negative result to a lab for confirmation (lab confirmation kits).
Where to buy saliva drug tests
We ship saliva drug test kits nationwide from our own stock. Orders placed before 2 PM ET ship the same day, and orders over $75 ship free. Questions about panels or an order? A real person answers the phone.
Saliva Drug Test Detection Time Table
As a general rule of thumb, the detection window for any drug metabolite found in a saliva (mouth swab drug test) sample is up to 48 hours. This is because drug metabolites work their way through our saliva glands much quicker as opposed to urine based testing. Although the detection windows are shorter for mouth swab drug tests, the cutoff levels are much more sensitive which helps increase detection rates for recent drug abuse. Below is a list of the major drugs of abuse cutoff levels for our oral fluid drug testing supplies:
Saliva drug test FAQ
Is a mouth swab drug test the same as a saliva drug test?
Yes. Saliva, mouth swab, oral swab and oral fluid drug test are all names for the same type of test.
What can a mouth swab drug test test for?
That depends on the panel. Our saliva tests range from 5 to 14 panels, and some add alcohol or leave out THC. Each product page lists the drugs it includes.
What can interfere with a swab drug test?
Anything in the mouth. The donor should have nothing to eat, drink, smoke or chew for at least 10 minutes before the swab.
Do you sell saliva drug tests in bulk for employers?
Yes. The minimum is one box (25 tests). Approved companies can get net-30 terms after a first card order, and we ship to multiple locations. See bulk drug tests.
How fast do orders ship?
Orders placed before 2 PM ET ship the same day. Orders over $75 ship free.
What if a test is non-negative?
Treat a rapid result as a screen and confirm it with a lab (confirmation kits).