Testing at a Hospital

[Gorilla's Gal]

I am going to use Quick Fix for a physical for a job I have accepted at a hospital. The hospital I will be working at does their own testing. I was wondering if the QF will be tested the same way as in a lab and ALSO if the temp. is supposed to be between 90-100, should the range be closer to 90 or closer to 100? I feel the medical professionals at a hosp. might be suspicious more than test lab personnel. Will the heating pad put the temp. at 98?

[skaredstr8]

Just to let you know, I had a post-job offer physical and drug test at a hospital 2 weeks ago, and it was an observed test...that is right. The collector stood in the bathroom with me AND stared at me and my snatch the whole time. Don't know how it is at your facility, but I would be prepared for that possibility. I didn't have anything to worry about as I gave up anything TO worry about over 12 weeks prior in preparation, and tested myself repeatedly with home test strips to verify my cleanliness. My job is in nursing, direct patient care, if that should make a difference to you.

Best of luck!

[Burnt Toast]

Just to let you know, I had a post-job offer physical and drug test at a hospital 2 weeks ago, and it was an observed test...that is right. The collector stood in the bathroom with me AND stared at me and my snatch the whole time.


Were you suspected of adulterating a past sample? DHHS regulations dictate that observed testing is only done "with cause" if its employment related.

What gender was the observer?

[skaredstr8]

It was my first time testing for the hospital, the collector was also female. I was shocked by the events as I have been reading this forum extensively, and thought it was not allowed either. I have taken urine tests for other jobs in the health care industry and none were ever observed. I don't know anyone who is employed by this hospital well enough to ask what the usual procedure is. She performed the specific gravity, pH, etc. test first, then she pulled out a instant test and did that right in front of me too.

Also, before the test, she asked me about any medications/drugs I might be taking, and if I took supplements, and marked down my answers.

I have no way to explain what happened, but I did want to let the original poster know about my very recent hospital drug testing experience.

hope this helps....

[suzieque]

Gorilla's gal,

I would want it to be closer to 100 than 90 because it cools a couple of degrees very quickly hitting the cold sample cup and being left out in the air. That's why 96 is a good number... 98 when it leaves your body, 96 when the sample is read. PERFECT.

The only way you can know what the temp will be is if you practice. Fill up your container with water, heat it to 100 degrees and walk around for a while with it stashed and about every 1/2 hour, go into the bathroom, unstash it, pour it into a cup, test the temp, and do it again. I used those children's temp strips to test my sample cup's temp, but a digital thermometer is also recommended. I had it down to a science, so when I went to the lab, I was confident that I would give them a perfect 96 degree sample (of Quick Fix). I never used the heating pad, so I'd practice with that to make sure it doesn't get the sub too hot.

I work in a hospital too, but we are sent to a lab. Wouldn't know about in-house testing. Best of luck!

[Gorilla's Gal]

Thank's all. It makes me a little worried that someone might watch. If that happens, my bladder WILL be shy.

[Burnt Toast]

Also, before the test, she asked me about any medications/drugs I might be taking, and if I took supplements, and marked down my answers.
No collector should ask for a list of any medications from any donor. That is strictly the job of the MRO. The collector would be breaking all sorts of HIPAA laws simply by asking you about any medical condition you may have or any medications you are taking, whether they are by prescription or over-the-counter.

Know your rights and dont be afraid to assert them!