If you use CBD oil for its beneficial health effects, you may be concerned about whether CBD will show up in drug tests. Drug tests are not only conducted by law enforcement during roadside checks, but employers may also require them as part of the hiring process or randomly if they suspect your job performance is not up to standard. While it is clear that THC will be detected in the test, what about CBD, which is a chemical compound similar to THC?
It depends on the production process
Some CBD oil manufacturers use negligible amounts of THC during production, with the amount not exceeding 0.2% THC. However, most CBD oils are completely devoid of the psychoactive substance THC. Small amounts of THC are added to CBD oils for more pronounced health effects, but at such low levels, the oil does not produce any psychotropic effects.
What does the test detect?
Drug tests are focused solely on detecting THC in the human body. Although THC and CBD are very similar chemical compounds, drug tests are thorough enough that CBD does not show up on the test in any way. The question arises as to whether CBD oils, produced with minimal amounts of THC, will show up on the test. There is a possibility, but under certain conditions.
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To have such an amount show up on the test, you would have to consume dozens of milliliters of CBD oil daily, which is not very realistic. Even then, you would not experience any psychotropic effects from THC.
Types of tests used
The first method of detecting the presence of THC and other cannabinoids in the body is the classic urine test. The result is known in as little as five minutes. The detection window for THC in urine is two to three days for one-time use. Regular marijuana users may have THC detected in their urine for up to three months.
The second and more modern method of detecting THC in the bloodstream is through saliva. It can detect concentrations of 50 ng/mL within a time frame of 1-24 hours.
Both types of tests are available over the counter in most pharmacies.
