Detection Times

How Long Does Oxycodone Stay in Your System?

A quick answer: Oxycodone is generally detectable in urine for 1–4 days. Blood, saliva, and hair have different windows β€” and several personal factors change the timeline. Here is what the science says, and how to confirm a result definitively. (Also searched as: OxyContin, Percocet, Roxicodone.)

Oxycodone detection windows

Typical detection windows by test type:

Urine1–4 days
Bloodup to 24 hours
Saliva1–2 days
Hairup to 90 days

Detection windows are general estimates and vary by dose, frequency of use, individual metabolism, body composition, hydration, and the test’s cutoff level. They are not guarantees or medical advice. Hair testing generally reflects roughly the prior 90 days for all substances.

What affects how long Oxycodone stays in your system

Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opioid that many basic opiate screens under-detect; it is called out specifically on expanded panels. In general, higher doses, more frequent use, slower metabolism, and higher cutoff sensitivity all lengthen how long a substance is detectable. There is no reliable way to "flush" a substance out faster than your body clears it.

Test for Oxycodone

To confirm Oxycodone definitively, use a lab-confirmed test. Order a private at-home drug test (the 12-panel covers Oxycodone), or set up employer testing. Every LabX positive is confirmed by LC-MS/MS.

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Talk to a licensed physician

The detection times on this page are general estimates, not medical advice. If you have questions about a substance, a medication or your health, talk to a licensed physician. In an emergency call 911, or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. See our medical disclaimer.

Common questions

How long does Oxycodone stay in urine?
Oxycodone is generally detectable in urine for 1–4 days, though this varies with dose, frequency, and individual metabolism.
Can you flush Oxycodone out of your system faster?
No β€” detox products and hydration do not reliably speed clearance beyond your body's natural rate, and over-dilution can itself flag a test as invalid.
Does Oxycodone show up on a standard drug test?
Yes — Oxycodone is on our 12-panel screen, in urine and in blood. Every presumptive positive is confirmed by LC-MS/MS.
Do I need to see a doctor about my results?
Yes, if you have questions about a result, a medication or your health, review it with a licensed physician. A positive result is not a diagnosis, and prescription medicines are a common reason for one. If someone is in danger, call 911.
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