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Can Benzodiazepine Be Detected In A Drug Test?

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Posted on Fri, 13 Nov 2015
Question: Can a drug test detect what type of benzodiazepine you are taking?Also if it is sent to a lab can they tell the difference.?
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cannot tell the difference

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Urine and blood test can only reveal that there is benzodiazepine in the blood and the level of it. The test cannot tell which type of benzodiazepine.

I hope i was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
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Can Benzodiazepine Be Detected In A Drug Test?

Brief Answer: Cannot tell the difference Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Urine and blood test can only reveal that there is benzodiazepine in the blood and the level of it. The test cannot tell which type of benzodiazepine. I hope i was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards