Should I opt for Hospital or Clinic drug screening?

[Wesley_Pipes]

I've searched for this question and could not find it anywhere, so I figured I would post. I recently got a letter in the mail informing me of a drug screening within 5 days. It is up to me to make the appointment at either a Medical Clinic or local Memorial Hospital. I'm planning on subbing using a friend's urine and just wanted to know which place would more likely be easier for me to do so? Im worried about somebody observing even though the handbook policy (listed below) says they won't. It's the first drug test I've ever had to take and I've been in STRESS mode for the past few days. Would anonymously calling the clinic and asking them about drug testing procedures send red flags? Would they even tell me? One of the letters I received stated that "bus drivers" have to get theirs done at the clinic. I was unsure if this meant the clinic would be a more rigorous test or just normal protocol. I know the hospital will probably be a longer wait, but I just want to know what the safest bet would be.

Thanks in advance....




Direct observation of the employee during collection of the urine specimen is not allowed except under the
following circumstances:

1) There is reason to believe that the individual may alter or substitute the specimen to be
tested.

2) The individual has provided a urine specimen that falls outside the acceptable
temperature range as listed in the NIDA or SAMHSA guidelines.

3) The last urine specimen provided by the individual was verified by the medical review
officer as being adulterated or substituted based upon the determinations of the
laboratory.

4) The collection site person observes conduct indicating an attempt to substitute or
adulterate the sample.

5) The individual has previously been determined to have a urine specimen positive for one
or more of the drugs, the testing of which is regulated by Act 1036, and is being tested for
purposes of follow-up testing upon or after return to service.

6) The type of drug testing is post-accident or reasonable suspicion/cause.

All direct observation shall be conducted by a same gender collection site person. A designated
representative of the employer shall review and concur in advaby the collection site person to obtain a specimen under direct observation.

[Burnt Toast]

Exactly what is it that youre worried about that wants you to opt for hospital or clinic screening?

[flippingout]

i wonder if hospital testing means yo change into a gown?

[Wesley_Pipes]

Exactly what is it that youre worried about that wants you to opt for hospital or clinic screening?


I get the option to choose either one and I was just wondering which option would be easier for me to SUB. The clinic is small and I am paranoid that a smaller clinic will watch me/hear me easier. As for the hospital, I am worried about the wait and maintaining the temp range (and of course worried about somebody watching). I see pros and cons for both, but just wanted some 'expert' opinions.

I know many people don't get the option to choose their drug screening location, so I just don't want to make the wrong decision.