Amphetamine in urine

The analysis of amphetamine in urine is a type of biochemical urine analysis used to detect the presence of this drug. This test, which you can do at IntroLab, is of great importance, whether for drug abuse or medical use.

What is amphetamine?

Amphetamine is a drug that stimulates the central nervous system, making users very awake and energetic. This drug can appear in urine from 1 to 3 days after consumption. Amphetamines include methamphetamine (meth) and methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), as well as other designer forms.

Amphetamine is a commonly used street drug. Stimulants like amphetamine and methamphetamine can make users very happy but can also cause great restlessness, delusions, and hallucinations. Users feel aggressive and paranoid and can be violent. Abuse of these drugs can also cause other serious health problems, including stroke, heart disease, seizures, and severe dental decay.

Amphetamine also has medical uses. Healthcare providers sometimes prescribe this drug in small doses for people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Additionally, doctors sometimes prescribe this drug to treat obesity and narcolepsy, a sleep disorder characterized by sudden falling into deep sleep at places or times when it should not occur.

How is the test performed?

This test requires a urine sample that is tested in the laboratory.

Why is the test done?

Amphetamine can be dangerous to your health, especially if taken in large doses. If you are prescribed this drug, your doctor may request you to do this test to make sure you are taking the prescribed dose. Also, if you come to the emergency room with signs of drug overdose, the doctor may order blood or urine testing for methamphetamine. Methamphetamine in the body converts to amphetamine. Accordingly, some signs of drug overdose, as well as amphetamine, include:

• Hyperactivity
• High blood pressure
• Rapid heart rate
• Dilated pupils
• High body temperature (hyperthermia) up to 40°C
• Aggressiveness
• Violence
• Severe restlessness
• Psychosis

Even if you do not use amphetamines, you may need this test to get a job. If you are on probation or being treated for a substance use disorder, this urine analysis may be needed to prove you are not using drugs.

What can you expect from the test results?

Test results can vary depending on your age, gender, health history, and other factors. A positive result indicates that you have used this drug in the last 1 to 3 days. If you use it frequently, amphetamine in urine can appear up to a week after use.

The results only show that amphetamine was in your system at the time of the test. A positive test result should be confirmed in the laboratory. Health professionals diagnose amphetamine use disorder only after a physical examination. This includes taking your personal history and talking with you. If you have a problem with using amphetamines, your doctor may suggest treatment for addiction, substance use disorder, or depression.

Does the test carry any risk?

This test carries no known risk. However, the results of the analysis may affect your ability to obtain a driver’s license or job, join the military, or participate in certain sports.

The analysis of amphetamine in urine is an important tool for identifying amphetamine use, whether for drug abuse or medical use. Our biochemical laboratory in Belgrade, IntroLab, where experts use the latest equipment to provide the best possible service, enables you to perform this analysis in a quick and reliable way. If you have any questions or concerns about this test, feel free to contact our team for more information.