The Science Behind Delta-8 Drug Testing: Exploring Methods and Accuracy
With the rise in popularity of delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8-THC), there is a need for accurate drug testing methods. delta-8-THC is not as psychoactive as delta-9-THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana.
It is also essential to understand how the science of Delta-8 drug testing works, including the methods used and their level of accuracy for consumers, employers, and regulators. So, does delta 8 show up on drug tests?
Delta-8 Drug Testing Methods.
Urine Testing
Immunoassays are the most commonly used initial screening techniques in drug tests. They use antibodies to identify specific drug metabolites. However, many immunoassays intended to measure Delta-9-THC will also register Delta-8-THC, resulting in the possibility of false positives. The lack of specificity in...