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Ok, had a test today and I screwed up and flushed after they told me not to. Do you think that would raise enough suspicion for them to send it to the gc/ms? I've been clean for 67 days. If they did send it for the 15ng cutoff test do you think I could pass it? I've been passing the strip tests for a couple of weeks. Just one more reason for me to freakout until I know I passed.
No. For starters, The client thats paying for the U/A is the one who opts for the GC/MS. The lab just merely furnishes the ''test menu" for the client to pick and choose testing options from.Quote:
Originally Posted by twill75
It must be understood that labs are like any other business - theyre in to making a profit and are not gonna run expensive and unnecessary testing which would wreak havoc on their profit margin.
GC/MS testing is not cheap and for that reason, it is used primarily to confirm any positives showing on the initial screen. Its just not economically feasible for a bottom line-conscious employer to utilize the GC/MS as the primary analysis. If a sample tests negative on the initial screen, the testing is finished as a 'pass' and no GC/MS would be done.
If you have been passing your home strip tests using the first urination of the day then you should have no problem passing the initial screen. Most home tests utilize the same cutoff limit as the initial screen .Quote:
Originally Posted by twill75
It was a 10-50 gc/ms.
Even when I sub I still have to use the toilet because I usually back up the QF with a self dilute just in case. I don't know how they reacted to You after You flushed but I have flushed a few times out of force of habit and I told them just that and they really understood. I think Your good because of your consistent home tests results.
she said, "oh, that's what everone says". She then just wrote down on the paper in the remarks that I flushed.
No problem. that means theyre screening for 10 types of drugs with a 50 ng cutoff limit for THC - the same cutoff level as most home THC kits. The GC/MS is used for confirming any positives on the initial screen. If you been passing your home tests using your first morning pee, you have nothing to worry about.Quote:
Originally Posted by twill75
so do you think if I haven't heard anything by Friday I'm good to spark up?
NO, Your never good to smoke until Your told You passed. Sounds good with the flush but don't blow it and smoke before the good news. You went this long.
I've already started and I don't think they will tell me if I passed, only if I failed. I think no news is good news on this one. I just want wait a safe amount of time for them to get the test back.
Not sure if You already started but You only tested today. Your probably right they won't tell You if You pass but My advice is the same. It going to be Your choice but I would try asking a fellow employee what they know if theres a cool one around.
I don't know anyone that's cool there yet and I don't just want to ask anyone if they got my results back. Would two weeks be safe?
Two weeks would be safe but I hope You don't have to wait that long. It's a hard wait.
that is no shit. Man this has been the longest 67 days in my life. Now I have to keep waiting. That big green nasty bud will have to keep waiting!
If you haven't heard in 2 or 3 days call HR and ask them when you start. Mention nothing about the drug test.
no, that's the thing. I already been working for over a week. Don't knoew how to bring it up to see if I passed.
Wouldn't even bring it up. Just work hard, if it should pop up in a few days and you failed ask them if your work performance is bad. If they like your work maybe they'll work with you.
I concur with Killer. Never inquire about your test results..
A person whos truly drug-free really has no reason to wonder if the test came back negative. Inquiring about your test results makes things look bad. Since youre already working, just adopt the mindset of a "clean" person and carry on with your work duties as the "clean" person would. You would be notified if there were any problems with your urine sample.