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For how long are substances detected in a urine drug screen (UDS)?

The duration for which substances can be detected varies depending on the kind of sample. In decreasing order, the duration of detection is the longest for hair, urine, sweat, oral fluid, and blood (Verstraete, 2004). The issue of how long after last use various substances are detectable in standard urine drug screens (UDS) comes up in…

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