Quick Fix Results (Government position/Hospital UA & Physical)

[skittler]

Wanted to share my results here in hopes that it may help some folks later on.

Before I do that though, I want to apologize to Burnt Toast and any other mods for my 1st post from a few days ago. I posted a bunch of questions that had all been answered already and was told to use the search function to get the answers. To anyone else this may happen to, I understand it can be frustrating to get that response, but it's done for a reason. By simply searching some relevant
terms, you can find the answer to pretty much 99% of the questions you may have. The info I found on this board definitely helped in calming my nerves and made the experience much more positive and enjoyable than I ever could have hoped.

As far as the results:
I interviewed for a very good State Government position several weeks ago, and finally got the call on Monday with a conditional offer of employment. One part of that condition was to undergo a UA and Physical at a local hospital. Needless to say, I was very nervous. I wasn't sure if I would be observed or monitored (because it was a govt. position) and I assumed the test would be more intricate than a simple strip test since it was being conducted at a hospital. I was also nervous because, though I planned on subbing using QF, I wasn't sure if the UA would come before the physical so maintaining temp for a possible extended amount of time was a concern.

Before I left for the hospital, I placed the QF sample in the microwave for 8 seconds and then rubber-banded a toe warmer (found at any pharmacy) to the bottle. I had practiced doing this many times before this so I knew how long it would take to get to the acceptable temp range (90-100) and then, how long it would stay there. I cannot emphasize how important it is to practice this before the actual test. Remember that QF can be re-heated many times, so don't be afraid to experiment with getting it right. It will make it much easier when the actual day comes. I then placed the bottle in my crotch and it stayed there by wearing 2 pairs of boxer-briefs, like I had practiced.

I get to the hospital, fill out some basic paperwork, and within 30 minutes, a nurse calls my name and leads me to the bathroom. She then tells me to wash my hands and, while I'm doing that, she places a blue dye in the toilet. After that, she simply handed my the cup and says not to flush or use the sink until she gives the OK. I didn't have to empty my pockets or anything like that. I enter the bathroom, pull the 3 oz. QF bottle from my crotch and noticed the temp was a bit too high. I simply blew on the top of the bottle for a minute or two until the reading for 100 degrees started to turn green. The cup has the the same exact temp strip as the QF bottle, and I knew that transferring the liquid to a different (i.e unheated) container would help drop the temp another degree or two. I poured it, and the temp was right around 98 degrees. I then actually peed into the toilet (mainly because I had to as I had followed N2's dilution method as a backup) and walked out and handed her the cup.

First thing the nurse did was check the temp (still around 97-98) then put a strip of some kind in there. It had a bunch of seemingly different color sections on it, but I never found out exactly what it did. At this point, I'm expecting her to prepare it to be sent off to a lab, but instead she puts the sample into a machine of some sort that apparently does the whole thing right there in a few minutes. I tried playing dumb and asked what the machine tested for and all I got out of her was "it tests for drugs and stuff like protein and other levels in your urine". I didn't get a good look at the machine, though I did notice it had a small old-fashioned LCD screen that had a progress bar and timer counting down to zero. Once it hit zero, a small piece of paper prints out with the results. She didn't say anything, so I was still a bit nervous, though starting to feel better.

After a bit more waiting, a doctor finally calls me and leads me to a small examination room for my physical. I had to strip down and put on a gown, so I was very lucky that I had my UA first, as the only practice I did maintaining the temp was holding it in my crotch for a few hours at a time (as opposed to being in my pocket, which would've been necessary during the physical). She comes back in and proceeds to inform me that my "Urine test looked good and was negative for any drugs". I almost hugged her. I tried playing dumb again and asked her what the test exactly tests for and she just said it was a 12 panel drug test. I then asked if I would need to wait for any confirmation from separate lab results and she said they only send samples to an off-site lab is when the original test shows up as positive. That was it. She did the physical, congratulated me and sent me on my way. This was arguably the most relieved I have been in a long time.

So, my advice for those planning to sub is: practice, practice, practice getting the temp right and then remain calm on the day of. Whether your using someone else's sample or QF, you will be OK as long as you get the temp right and remain calm. Dress well, be polite to the nurses/collectors, and act like you have nothing to hide. Because you don't. I will try to check this thread on occasion in case anyone has any questions. I know that people in this situation can be scared, nervous and frustrated (I certainly was) but boards like this are an invaluable asset, so take the time to read through the posts and you'll learn a lot. I certainly did.

Thanks very much. Best of luck.

skittler Reviewed by skittler on 01-10-2013. Quick Fix Results (Government position/Hospital UA & Physical) Wanted to share my results here in hopes that it may help some folks later on. Before I do that though, I want to apologize to Burnt Toast and any other mods for my 1st post from a few days ago. I posted a bunch of questions that had all been answered already and was told to use the search function to get the answers. To anyone else this may happen to, I understand it can be frustrating to get that response, but it's done for a reason. By simply searching some relevant terms, you can find Rating: 5

[vermilion smoker]

Thank-you for your advice..

[Gatekeeper777]

When I went to get a UA for my job they gave me the UA before the physical. When I asked why the collector told me it was because if I failed the UA then the company would not have to pay for the physical. lol
I stopped smoking 3 weeks prior and flushed before the UA and when I gave her the cup she put a small strip in it that had four lines on it. They tested for all kinds of drugs. The THC section gave a faint line so they sent it off to the lab. But it came back ok and I got the Job. I am now working in Quality Control at a major manufacturing plant.