HXC-P Drug Test: Why You Will Fail

Hexahydrocannabiphorol (HXC-P or “HHC-P”) has risen to the top of the list of sought-after cannabinoids since its recent debut on the market, and acts as a chemically modified form of HHC (hexahydrocannabinol), made to be about 10 times more psychoactive. 

HXC-P, like HHC, is not technically a THC cannabinoid, due to its distinctive chemical structure.  So, how does that affect its potential to cause a failed drug test result?  If you’ve been assuming that because HXC-P is structurally different from THC cannabinoids, that you’re in the clear, you’ll want to pay close attention to all of the information that we have so far.

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Is HXC-P Going to Show Up on a Drug Test?

It’s imperative to know that drug tests aren’t looking for traces of individual cannabinoids, or for actual cannabis, at all.  What they’re looking for is an enzyme known as, “THC-COOH”, which’s what THC cannabinoids convert into as they make their way through the body’s metabolic process.  

HXC-P, along with HXC (HHC) and HXC-O (HHC-O), are different from THC in that they have a hydrogen atom attached to their chemical structure.  The question is, does this distinctive structural attribute imply that HXC-P never converts into THC-COOH?

In truth, we don’t actually have an answer.  There just hasn’t been any research done on how these hexahydrocannabinol-based cannabinoids metabolize.  Some people have reported passing drug tests after taking HHC and associated cannabinoids, and others have said that they have failed.  What complicates this is that some HXC-P products may contain other cannabinoids like delta 8 or THC-P, which may not be obvious on the product’s label, and these cannabinoids absolutely do cause a failed test result.

Does This Apply to All Types of Drug Tests?

Urine tests do account for 90% of all drug tests administered in the United States.  But, they aren’t the only kind of drug test that you may be given, depending on your circumstances.  Let’s elaborate.

• Blood Tests: Blood tests are usually administered in hospitals, to determine if a person is currently high.  This means that they pick up on THC before it metabolizes, while it’s still in the bloodstream, so there’s no THC-COOH being detected.  Whether or not these drugs can pick up HXC-P isn’t known.
• Saliva Tests: Saliva tests determine whether or not you’ve consumed THC in the last 10 hours.  There’s a chance that you may pass if you’ve taken HXC-P.
• Hair Tests: Hair tests check a person’s hair for drug use within the last 90 days.  They may or may not show HXC-P usage.  But, they’re not commonly used because they have a long turnaround time, are expensive, and can be unreliable.
• Sweat Tests: Sweat tests aren’t typically used to show drug use.  They are more for doing clinical studies.  They consist of a patch that’s stuck to a person’s skin for 2 weeks, where it collects traces of compounds found in a person’s sweat.

What Can Affect Your Likelihood of Passing?

Here’s the thing: Let’s say that HXC-P does, in fact, cause a failed drug test.  And, let’s say that you have taken the cannabinoid recently, and do have a drug test coming up.  There’s still a chance that you’re not going to fail, as there are a number of factors that all influence how likely it is that THC-COOH will show up in the test result.

#1: How Much You’ve Taken

Of course, the more HXC-P you’ve consumed, the longer it will take to fully clear from your body.  If you’ve taken only a small amount, it can be gone in as little as 48 hours.  It’s all about the amount of THC-COOH that’s in your system at the time of your test, because if you’ve taken a lot of it, you’re going to have an accumulation of THC-COOH slowly leaving the body.

#2: How Long Ago You Last Took It 

Urine tests can show if you’ve taken HXC-P anywhere from the last 2-60 days.  If it’s been a number of weeks since your last dose of HXC-P, you’re far less likely to test positive.  If it’s been only a couple of days since you last took HXC-P, you’re more likely to fail.  For reasons we’ll get into in the next section, if you’ve only taken HXC-P, say, one or two times, you could very well pass after about 2 weeks or so.

#3: How Often You Took It

Like we said, you’re more likely to pass if you’ve only taken HXC-P once or twice.  THC-COOH always leaves the body at the same pace, so if you were a several-times-a-day user, there may be a “traffic jam” effect in which THC-COOH remains in the body for a long time, even after you’ve stopped taking it, as it can only leave the body so fast.  In this case, you may test positive for up to 60 days, as your body is still working to metabolize all of the cannabinoid that has built up in your body.

#4: How Your Body’s Metabolism Works 

There are some people who just generally metabolize cannabinoids faster than others.  Your overall health can play an important role in how long it takes your body to rid itself of cannabinoid metabolites, as things like age, weight, immune health, and hormonal health all affect the metabolism.  And, if you’ve been sick, it can take longer for you to metabolize HXC-P completely, as our metabolism slows down when we’re ill.  

#5: Other Cannabinoids in Your System

Other cannabinoids in the body matter as well.  Cannabinoids that also convert into THC-COOH, like delta 8, delta 9, and so on, will just add to the THC-COOH already in the body.  Basically, if HXC-P is one of multiple cannabinoids you take regularly, that will increase your chance of failing a test.

#6: Medications You May Be Taking 

Lastly, certain medications may slow down the rate at which you metabolize cannabinoids.  For instance, it seems that all cannabinoids bind up CYP3A4, an enzyme that breaks down both cannabinoids and many common medications, including steroid medications, opioids, antidepressants and blood pressure medications.  In other words, if you’re on one of these medications, there’s a good chance that you’ll metabolize cannabinoids more slowly, leading to a longer window during which you may test positive.

Can Anything Help Me Clear THC-COOH More Quickly?

We often hear questions about whether or not anything can help THC-COOH leave the body at a faster rate.  There are all kinds of tips that you’ll come across, like drinking more water, taking detox products, taking zinc, and drinking cranberry juice.  At the end of the day, none of these methods have been proven to be effective.  That’s why we ultimately don’t recommend relying on these methods if you have a test coming up. 

HXC-P vs. Delta 9 THC: What are the Differences

HXC-P and Delta 9 THC aren’t very different, but they’re also quite unique at the same time.  They’re both hemp cannabinoids, however HHC-P is a lot stronger with a 7 carbon chain.  HXCP is around 31x stronger than Delta 9.  Delta 9 THC is the most known compound in hemp and cannabis.  Also is the main compound found in flower that gets people high.

HXC-P May Cause a Failed Drug Test Result

The big takeaway is that if you’re using HXC-P products, you are not safe from failing a drug test.  And because of that, the best choice that you can make should you have a test coming up is simply abstaining, not just from hexahydrocannabiphorol, but from all psychoactive cannabis derivatives.  While we still don’t know the exact relationship between HHC cannabinoids and THC-COOH, it’s always better to be safe than sorry, and assume that HXC-P does, in fact, convert into THC-COOH in the body.

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