The most comprehensive standard urine drug screen — covering all 9-panel substances plus propoxyphene and methaqualone. Used by healthcare employers, government agencies, law enforcement, and organizations requiring the broadest possible substance detection in a single test.
The 10 panel drug test is the most comprehensive standard urine drug screening panel available. It builds on the 9-panel by adding two additional substances — propoxyphene (a synthetic opioid analgesic) and methaqualone (Quaaludes) — making it the broadest non-customized panel for employer, legal, and compliance testing. It covers ten distinct substance categories in a single urine specimen collection.
The 10 panel is the standard choice for healthcare organizations, government agencies, law enforcement, and employers in highly regulated industries who need the widest possible substance detection without building a custom panel. It is also frequently required by courts, probation programs, and treatment monitoring authorities who specify expanded panel testing. Every collection at Midwest Identity Services follows certified chain-of-custody procedures with MRO review of all non-negative results.
The 10 panel adds propoxyphene (brand names Darvon, Darvocet — a synthetic opioid painkiller) and methaqualone (Quaaludes — a sedative hypnotic). If your testing program specifically requires either of these substances, or if a court or compliance authority requires a 10-panel, this is the right test. For most general employer situations, the 9 panel provides sufficient coverage. Not sure? Call (816) 442-0295 and we'll help you choose the right panel in under two minutes.
The 10 panel uses a three-tier structure. Panels 1–5 are the standard base. Panels 6–9 are the expanded additions from the 9-panel. Panel 10 is unique to the 10-panel screen.
THC metabolites from cannabis. Longest detection window of any substance — fat-soluble metabolites persist weeks in heavy users.
Detected as benzoylecgonine metabolite. Powerful stimulant causing impaired judgment and heightened risk-taking behavior.
Codeine, morphine, and heroin metabolite (6-AM). Traditional opiate coverage — separate from synthetic opioids and propoxyphene.
Amphetamine and related stimulants. Causes agitation, paranoia, and dangerous impairment — a core workplace safety screen.
Causes severe hallucinations, dissociation, and extreme behavior. Second-longest detection window in the standard base panel.
Dedicated meth-specific confirmatory screen — separate from the amphetamines panel for greater specificity in detection.
Sedative hypnotics including phenobarbital, secobarbital, butalbital. Detection window varies significantly — long-acting forms persist for weeks.
Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, Ativan — the most commonly misused prescription drug class. Entirely invisible to a standard 5-panel.
Synthetic opioid for pain management and addiction treatment. Not detected by standard opiate screens — requires its own dedicated test.
A synthetic opioid analgesic formerly sold as Darvon and Darvocet — withdrawn from the U.S. market in 2010 due to cardiac risks, but still encountered in misuse cases. Not detected by standard opiate screens. Required by some government, healthcare, and law enforcement testing programs.
A sedative hypnotic banned in the U.S. since 1984 but still encountered in certain testing contexts — particularly government, law enforcement, and international settings where its use persists. Required by some court orders and government testing mandates.
Benzodiazepines, barbiturates, opiates, and methadone are all prescribed medications. If you take any of these, disclose them at intake. The MRO will contact you before issuing any final non-negative result — valid prescriptions may result in a verified negative outcome. Never omit prescription medications from your intake disclosure on a 10-panel test.
The 10 panel is chosen when the broadest standard coverage is required — typically in settings where prescription drug misuse, synthetic opioids, or historically regulated substances must be detected.
Hospitals, healthcare systems, and medical staffing companies frequently require the 10 panel for clinical staff — particularly in roles with access to controlled substances. The broader panel catches prescription drug misuse that a standard 5-panel entirely misses.
Many federal, state, and local government agencies specify the 10 panel for employment screening — particularly for law enforcement, corrections, public safety, and other roles that require the broadest coverage. Some government contracts specify 10-panel as the minimum standard.
Courts and probation programs that specify a 10-panel test require full coverage including propoxyphene and methaqualone. We provide properly documented chain-of-custody results suitable for submission to legal and judicial authorities.
Treatment programs, sobriety monitoring agreements, and recovery maintenance programs that need the most comprehensive substance detection — including all prescription sedatives, synthetic opioids, and legacy substances — require the 10 panel.
Companies in finance, legal, pharmaceutical, and executive-level hiring that maintain the strictest substance policies often use the 10 panel as their standard pre-employment and random testing screen to signal zero tolerance across all substance categories.
Organizations fulfilling government contracts, security clearance requirements, or industry-specific compliance standards that explicitly require a 10-panel drug screen as a contract term or licensing condition.
The 10 panel is the culmination of all standard panel tiers. This table shows exactly what each panel level adds — so you can confirm the right choice for your specific testing requirement.
| Substance Screened | 5 Panel | 9 Panel | 10 Panel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marijuana (THC) | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Cocaine | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Opiates (Codeine, Morphine, Heroin) | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Amphetamines | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Phencyclidine (PCP) | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Methamphetamines (dedicated screen) | May vary | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Barbiturates | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Klonopin) | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Methadone | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Propoxyphene (Darvon/Darvocet) | ✗ Not included | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included |
| Methaqualone (Quaaludes) | ✗ Not included | ✗ Not included | ✓ Included |
The 10 panel is the most complex standard drug test — covering both commonly prescribed substances and historically controlled drugs. We handle every collection, documentation, and result step with the same certified standards.
Every 10-panel collection follows certified chain-of-custody procedures — tamper-evident seals, temperature verification, complete documentation. Results are legally defensible for court submission, government review, and compliance audits.
The 10 panel includes six substance categories for which valid prescriptions are common. MRO review is especially critical — the MRO contacts the donor before any non-negative is finalized, protecting both employee and employer from prescription-driven false positives.
Negatives typically returned within 24–48 hours. Non-negatives requiring MRO review returned within the full 1-minute-to-5-day window. All results reported confidentially to the authorized employer, court, or requesting party.
5, 9, and 10 panel tests available at the same location — alongside DOT 5-panel, oral swab, urine alcohol, and breath alcohol testing. One provider for your complete drug testing program, regardless of which panel different roles require.
For court-ordered and legally mandated 10-panel testing, we provide complete chain-of-custody documentation and result records suitable for submission to judicial and legal authorities. Results reported per court or probation officer specifications.
Not sure if you need the 9 panel or 10 panel — or whether a court order specifies something different? Call (816) 442-0295 and we'll confirm the right test in under two minutes. We help both employers and individuals choose correctly before booking.
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The broadest standard panel — 10 substances in a single certified urine collection, MRO-reviewed results, chain-of-custody documentation.
8101 E. Bannister Rd · Kansas City, MO 64134 · Cost: $60–$99 based on services needed
