Mouth Swab Testing

Hey guys, sorry I know this question is asked quite frequently within this part of the board, but I just needed some extra clarification. I have been smoking for about 4 1/2 years now, basically every day. I am now being court ordered to take drug tests (mouth swab tests) every monday until god knows when. They knew I'd be dirty on my first test (10/5) and I have not puffed since until just this past wednesday night around 10:30.....I took one puff off a nice water pipe and my next test is coming up this monday.......I'm super worried and I know I'm dumb for taking that puff but I was literally going crazy. My assumption from the other answers on here is that I should be ok....but I would really appreciate some reassurance. Please help!

mouth swabs are really inacurate anyway.
Mouthwash with an alcohol mouthwash immediately before, and if they let you perform the test, just kind of roll it around in the air space.

Roadside oral fluid testing: Comparison of the results of Drugwipe tests with laboratory
Roadside oral fluid testing: comparison of the results of drugwipe 5 and drugwipe benzodiazepines on-site tests with laboratory confirmation results of oral fluid and whole blood.

Portable Oral-Fluid Tests Still Unreliable For Pot, Study Says
Portable Oral-Fluid Tests Still Unreliable for Pot, Study Says - NORML

Interpretation of Oral Fluid Tests for Drugs of Abuse
Interpretation of Oral Fluid Tests for Drugs of Abuse

Practical Challenges to Positive Drug Tests for Marijuana
Practical Challenges to Positive Drug Tests for Marijuana -- ElSohly 49 (7): 1037 -- Clinical Chemistry


The general consensus is that if you don't use for 24 hours and have excellent oral hygiene (brush, floss and use an alcohol-based mouthwash several times before the test), you should pass. One guy said that they asked him if he had drunk anything in the last hour- so the tests are apparently pretty "fragile" when it comes to detecting THC! Good luck! :thumbsup:

Granny :hippy: