Drug screens generally check for the following classifications of drugs: barbiturates, amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, and THC. Methadone is not an opiate, and so it should not be a problem. However, if for some bizarre reason this company does pay the extra money to screen for the methadone, then remember this: if the person taking the physical is a recovering addict who's receiving methadone from a treatment center, then that person is under a doctor's care. I don't see how or why they could or would hold that against someone.
HIV testing is not typical in a pre-employment physical. HIV infection does not typically affect employability.
No, Ritalin will show up on a standard UA as an amphetamine but they have to do a separate, specific test to test for methadone.
yes
Standard drug tests include one for opiates, so any significant amount of methadone in a blood or urine sample would produce a positive result, but so would a similar quantity of codeine or dextromethorphan. Most drug tests are generic, e.g. benzodiazepines in general rather than diazepam or clordiazepoxide.
Methadone is metabolized primarily in the liver, and its metabolites may not be detected by standard drug screens, which are often designed to identify only specific substances. Additionally, the sensitivity and specificity of the drug test being used can affect whether methadone or its metabolites are detected. Some tests may not include methadone in their panel, while others may not be sensitive enough to pick up lower concentrations of the drug or its metabolites. If you're concerned, it's best to discuss this with your healthcare provider or the testing facility.
Yes and No. Methadone does not show up in a basic opiate test that is part of the standard pre-employment drug test but can be detected with "extended" test done by some companies/ rehab, etc..
no I don't believe there is...yet
No, Methadone requires its own specific test in order to detect it.
No, Methadone requires its own test because it is a synthetic opiate.
Methadone typically shows up as an opiate in a standard urine toxicology screen. However, because it is a synthetic opioid, it may not always be detected in the same way as natural opiates like morphine or codeine. More specialized tests may be required to specifically identify methadone. If you are undergoing a toxicology screening, it's essential to inform the testing facility of any medications you are taking.
Yes, I would.
yes it can. my boyfriend goes every week for a swab to detect if he has been taking methodone