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PCP, or phencyclidine is one of the most common drugs used for recreational purposes. This is why it is included in many 5 panel urine drug test kits, along with cocaine, amphetamine, marijuana, and opiates. While PCP may not be spoken of as often as some of the other drugs, it has become a serious threat for the health and well being of many people. A 5 panel drug screen can quickly and easily show the presence of PCP through urine testing.

PCP used to be utilized as an anesthetic. It has hallucinogenic and neurotoxic effects and has lost popularity as a medical anesthetic agent. Although it gives the desired effects for only a few hours, it takes the body weeks to completely eliminate it from the body.

An ionotropic receptor, the N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, receives signals in the form of neurotransmitters. This brain receptor passes ions through the channel of the receptor. When PCP is passed into the channel, it blocks the movement of ions into the cell and interferes with functions of the nervous system. These affects last for a couple of hours, but the drug remains in the body until it is metabolized by the body. Studies indicate that brain damage result from the use of PCP. It also caused symptoms like schizophrenia in rats.

PCP and its related drugs became very popular street drugs in the 1970’s. As with other street drugs, the amount of active ingredient, purity, and other characteristics varied depending on the source. The effects include slurred speech, disorientation, etc. Effects will vary depending on the characteristics of the particular drug used and the amount used. It alters mood, causes the user to become detached or unusually animated. Near toxic doses can lead to schizophrenic episodes that can last for up to months. Risk for heart attack is high with the use of this drug.

The benefit of using a 5 panel drug test kit for testing PCP is that the kit will not only relate any problems with PCP use, but will alert the person administering the test to the use of any other common drugs. The Integrated 5 Panel (COC/ AMP/ THC/ OPI/ PCP) E-Z Test Cup can be purchased to allow for easy, private, and accurate testing. They cost between $6.95 and $5.95 each depending the quantity purchased. It contains an easy to use test cup that protects the person administering the test from the necessity of handling the urine sample.

You can also use the Integrated 5 Panel (COC/ mAMP/ THC/ OPI/ PCP) E-Z Test Cup II. This new integrated cup has a hinged lid for an easy to use, one step, fast testing procedure.
A 5-Drug Test Card (COC/AMP/THC/OPI/PCP) is available for between $4.50 and $5.25 each depending on the quantity of test cards purchased.

These 5 panel drug test kits are FDA approved, ‘510k’ cleared, accurate and they conform to SAMSHA guidelines for cut-off levels. A 5 panel drug screen is a safe, fast, and effective way to test for PCP, a dangerous and common drug.

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