Quick answer
Blood testing measures ACTIVE circulation — closest proxy to impairment, shortest windows (hours-to-a-couple-days). Hospitals order it clinically; courts order it post-accident (DUI contexts); employers rarely bother giv
Detection windows in blood
Typical published ranges; individual results vary with dose, frequency, metabolism and the assay.
Frequently asked questions
How does a blood drug test work?
Blood testing measures ACTIVE circulation — closest proxy to impairment, shortest windows (hours-to-a-couple-days). Hospitals order it clinically; courts order it post-accident (DUI contexts); employers rarely bother given logistics and cost.
How long do drugs stay detectable in blood?
It varies by substance — see the table above. Longest windows: 2C-B, 2C-I, 4-AcO-DMT.
Is a blood test accurate?
Screening results are presumptive; a non-negative blood screen is confirmed by GC-MS or LC-MS/MS before being reported as positive.