10-Panel (Ten-Panel Drug Test)
An expanded drug test screening for ten substance categories, commonly used in non-DOT corporate drug-free workplace programs.
Key Facts
- Includes all 5-panel substances plus 5 additional categories
- Adds: benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, propoxyphene, methaqualone
- Not DOT-compliant — used for non-regulated workplace testing
- Common in corporate drug-free workplace programs
- Wider detection window for prescription drug abuse
The ten-panel drug test extends the standard 5-panel by adding five additional substance categories: benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax), barbiturates, methadone, propoxyphene, and methaqualone. This panel is not DOT-compliant and is used primarily in non-regulated corporate drug-free workplace programs where employers want broader detection coverage. The 10-panel is popular in healthcare, financial services, and government employment where prescription drug misuse is a concern. Some employers further customize panels to include oxycodone, fentanyl, or other synthetic opioids.
Drug Testing Panels Compared
Breakdown of substances detected by common workplace drug testing panel configurations.
| Type | Substances | Common Use | DOT Compliant | Specimen Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Panel | THC, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, Amphetamines | DOT-mandated testing | Yes | Urine or oral fluid |
| 10-Panel | 5-panel + Benzos, Barbiturates, Methadone, Propoxyphene, Methaqualone | Corporate drug-free workplace | No (expanded panel) | Urine |
| Hair Follicle | 5–17+ substances (90-day window) | Pre-employment, zero-tolerance policies | No | Hair |
| Oral Fluid | 5–12+ substances (24–48 hr window) | On-site, reasonable suspicion | Yes (since 2023) | Saliva |
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