Understanding the duration of Fentanyl’s presence in the human body is crucial for various medical and forensic purposes. This discussion explores the factors influencing how long Fentanyl stays in your system and the methods involved in Fentanyl testing.
Despite being the leading cause of Fentanyl overdose deaths in the 18-45 age group, fentanyl testing remains surprisingly low in emergency departments. As of 2022, only 5.1% of overdose visits included fentanyl testing, while traditional opiate tests (which do not detect fentanyl) were conducted in 45-50% of cases.