10-Panel Drug Test: Who Actually Needs the Bigger Panel
If a 5-panel test covers the most common substances, why would anyone want a bigger one? The answer usually comes down to prescription medications.
A 10-panel test includes everything in the standard 5-panel, plus four more classes: benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, and propoxyphene — all commonly prescribed medications rather than illicit drugs. This makes it a broader personal check, particularly useful if prescription medication use is part of what you want visibility into.
Who typically chooses the 10-panel over the 5-panel
- Anyone wanting a fuller personal picture, not just the most common illicit substances
- Monitoring recovery where prescription medications are also a concern
- Simply preferring more information for a modest difference in price
Like our other drug panels, this is a personal, informational test rather than a chain-of-custody test suitable for employment or legal use.
What to expect
No special preparation. Results are typically ready in 1 to 2 business days if negative.
Ready to order? The 10-Panel Drug Test is $65 at SelectATest, with results in your own secure online portal.
This post is for general information and does not replace advice from your own doctor. Tests are ordered by an independent licensed physician, and results are not a diagnosis. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911.