Erowid
 
 
Plants - Drugs Mind - Spirit Freedom - Law Arts - Culture Library  
Is it important to you that the world have accurate information about drugs?
Please donate to support Erowid Center's vision!
Dihydrocodeine
Drug Testing
by Erowid
SUMMARY #
U.S. DRUG TESTING SUMMARY
Dihydrocodeine
Tested for in Standard Drug Tests?
NO
Tested for in Extended Drug Tests?
Sometimes
Possible to Test for?
YES
Detection Period in Urine
3-4 days


TEST TYPES #
Urine Testing
Dihydrocodeine may not cause a positive result in a standard opiate urine test. Many opiate tests test only for morphine (which both codeine and heroin break down into). This is true for both home/business kits and laboratory testing. Dihydrocodeine does not break down into morphine, and is therefore not detected by these tests.

But home and laboratory testing is available that will detect dihydrocodeine. So test results will depend on the particular type of test that is used and whether or not laboratory verification is required. If a home drug test is given and the opiate test shows a positive result (due to hydromorphone use), a laboratory verification might NOT result in a positive test because the lab may only test for morphine. In this case, the lab would NOT be able to verify the original positive result.

CAUTION & DISCLAIMER #
Erowid's drug testing information is a summary of data gathered from site visitors, journal articles, websites, and other resources. Detection periods depend on amount and frequency of use, metabolic rate, body mass, age, overall health, drug tolerance, and urine pH of each individual. Many substances that are not tested for in basic or extended urinalysis tests CAN be tested for by a laboratory willing to go to the trouble, although that is uncommon.