Drug abuse panel (6test) means when you take a drug, the body will eventually break it down. When this happens, it releases byproducts known as “metabolites,” which are expelled through urine. Our test looks for the presence of these metabolites in the urine. While everyone’s metabolism works differently, the detection period of drugs is usually about the same for most people. The presence of the metabolites is highly predictable and a reliable indication that the patient has recently been exposed to the drugs tested.