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Oxycodone Drug Testing
Fast and accurate oxycodone drug testing from our award-winning, accredited laboratory
We test for the presence of oxycodone in head hair and body hair.
We also offer the greatest choice of sample collection options, including from home addresses, offices, our walk-in centres, and other locations.
Oxycodone drug testing for legal and official matters
Oxycodone – also known by the street name ‘oxy’ – is a Schedule 2 controlled drug and a powerful opioid painkiller prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain.
The drug works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, reducing pain signals but also producing feelings of relaxation and euphoria, which can lead to dependence and misuse.
Recreational users may take oxycodone in tablet form, crush and snort it, or dissolve and inject it for a more intense effect.
Oxycodone drug test for legal professionals, social workers and local authorities
AlphaBiolabs has over 20 years’ experience working with solicitors, social workers and local authorities, providing rapid drug test results and user-friendly reports that are accepted in every Family Court.
More reasons to choose AlphaBiolabs for court-admissible drug testing:
- Rapid results
- ISO 17025-accredited laboratory
- Member of the Society of Hair Testing with analysis carried out to internationally-agreed standards
- All pricing within Legal Aid Board rates
- Our Price Promise: we will beat any like-for-like quote by a further 10%
- Expert advice and a dedicated Case Manager to fully manage your instruction
- Innovative and FREE Drug Screen Plus Service
- Sample collections from any location within 24-48 hours of instruction
- FREE legally-instructed sample collections at our walk-in centres
To request a quote, call our dedicated Legal team on 01 402 9466, email testing@alphabiolabs.com or fill in our online quote form.
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Oxycodone drug test for official matters
If you are an individual who needs a drug test for an official matter, we can help.
We have extensive experience providing drug testing for members of the public and are perfectly placed to support you with accurate and reliable laboratory testing for legal and official purposes.
Reasons you might need a drug test for official matters:
- You are a parent/guardian whose child requires a negative drug test result for educational reasons e.g. school, college or university
- You are a contractor or consultant who requires a drug or alcohol test to start work
- For private legal matters e.g. child custody proceedings or divorce proceedings
- For industrial tribunal proceedings
- For other legal issues (e.g. driving offences)
Our drug test results are accepted by a wide range of organisations and institutions including Family Court, public bodies and government agencies (e.g. Irish Immigration Service), businesses of all sizes across all sectors, and educational institutions.
Learn MoreFrequently asked questions
Oxycodone – also known by the street name ‘oxy’ – is a strong opioid painkiller prescribed to manage moderate to severe pain, often for patients recovering from surgery, dealing with cancer-related pain, or suffering from chronic conditions when weaker painkillers are ineffective.
It is typically prescribed under the brand names OxyContin and OxyNorm, and is a Schedule 2 controlled drug, meaning that unauthorised possession, supply or production of oxycodone is illegal and carries severe penalties.
The drug works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, reducing pain signals and producing feelings of relaxation, euphoria, and sedation. However, these effects can also lead to dependence, tolerance, and addiction, particularly when the drug is misused.
Adverse side effects of oxycodone can include drowsiness, nausea, confusion, and respiratory depression, which can be life-threatening for people taking the drug in high doses.
Recreational drug users may swallow oxycodone tablets or crush them for faster absorption. They may also snort crushed pills, or dissolve and inject the drug, increasing the risk of overdose.
Drugs can still be detected by a drug test long after the drug was first consumed and the ‘high’ has worn off.
Oxycodone can be detected in a cut hair sample for up to 12 months, depending on the length of hair available.
AlphaBiolabs offers drug testing for oxycodone using hair samples (head hair or body hair).
Hair drug testing works by analysing a cut hair sample for the presence of drugs and their metabolites, providing a wide window of detection (up to 12 months). This is due to the way in which drugs are retained in the hair long after substances were first consumed.
Head hair drug tests can be used to identify a month-by-month pattern or an overview of drug use (segmented or overview analysis) for up to 12 months.
If you require an oxycodone drug test for legal reasons, or other official matters, you will need to instruct us for a legal drug test. For a legal drug test, samples are collected by a professional sample collector under strict chain of custody conditions, ensuring the test results are court-admissible.
To request a quote for oxycodone drug testing, call us on 01 402 9466 or email info@alphabiolabs.ie.
