Urine testing, or urinalysis, is the most common way of screening for marijuana use.
But how long will marijuana show up in your urine after you stop smoking? Unfortunately, the only accurate answer is: It depends.
THC vs. THC-COOH
THC is the active ingredient in marijuana and the chemical responsible for the high. However, urine tests detect a different chemical called THC-COOH.
THC-COOH is a metabolite of THC. It is produced when the liver breaks down THC and stays in the body for much longer.
The most common cutoff level for THC-COOH used by drug screening companies is 50 ng/mL. Less common cutoff levels are 20 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
Length of Detection Period
No one can really say how long you will test positive for marijuana, since the rate of THC metabolism varies per individual. The amount of marijuana consumed can also alter the window of time that your body retains traces of THC.
Even still, studies provide some insight into how long the average individual will test positive for marijuana.
How To Pass A Urine Test
While there are a number of products being marketed as urine cleansers, there is probably good reason to be skeptical of their claims.
Drinking an excessive amount of liquid may be the most scientific solution, since it would naturally dilute anything found in your urine.
But drinking too much water could spoil the sample. Urine that is too diluted may be identified and rejected by the testing lab as possibly being tampered with. Still, this could buy some time for a retest, depending on the circumstances.
From Delicious Seeds we recommend a responsible consumption, so IF YOU HAVE TO DRIVE, DONT SMOKE.
Source : leafscience.com
