Quote Originally Posted by Burnt Toast
Cup-type assays are available with additional validity panels for creatinine & S/G.

Did the technician perform the cup test in your view? If so, you would notice the type of cup test being used.
unfortunately, i wasn't looking closely enough to see whether there was a reagent strip for specific gravity. however, i am 100% sure it used trademarked escreen technology, based on the paperwork i received. from what i've been able to figure out from the website for escreen, it would appear that the eCup does, in fact, check for specific gravity and creanintine levels, as well as pH and anything else that could indicate adulteration.

it's also worth noting that the computer screen of the lab tech was in full view as he scanned the sample barcode. there are checkboxes for a total of three items -- i only caught a glimpse of two, as i did not want to look suspicious or like i was prying. the two i saw were for temperature and adulteration. i will say that the checkbox for "adulteration" was very clearly marked "no".

Quote Originally Posted by Burnt Toast

That would depend on how much fluids youve consumed prior to consuming the gatorade and what was your creatinine and S/G levels were before consuming the gatorade - and you will not know this unless youve ran your own validity test on a urine sample before (and after) consuming the Gatorade.
this part i would have to check myself via home assays that measure for those levels. however, i see no reason that a 20-ounce bottle of gatorade would affect my creatinine or S/G parameters to the point that my sample was flagged for dilution. based on the facts you've presented and coupled with my own research -- plus the fact that if a negative-dilute was triggered, i would have likely known that day, as the company i am applying for has been extremely fast with everything related to background checks thus far, PLUS that company was in touch with me for hours after the drug test on unrelated matters -- i feel extremely confident saying that i passed without a negative-dilute. if my anxiety levels return, i'll simply purchase a home test that checks for creanintine and s/g levels to confirm.

based on the facts presented, does that sound about right? this post could be pretty good for people having the same anxiety-related questions.