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Drug Screen Q&A
Q: In general, what are the drug detection periods for the most abused drugs and how long after use can drug tests detect drug presence or use?
A: Drug tests will be used to tell amount of substance remaining in the body. It does not detect time frames. The amount of time a drug stays in the system varies upon the half-life of the drug and other variables such as age, weight, sex, metabolic rate, overall health and amount of drug consumed etc. The below substances will be tested and will show a positive result if found in or exceeding certain quantities.
Q: Unexpected results or false positive? A: In the event that the test is positive and employee states they are not using any substance, sample will be sent to lab for urine drug confirm.
Q: What is a urine confirm? A: Positive urine results are sent to our laboratory to test each specific positive drug result. Test results are returned in 1-3 days.
Q: What does THC mean? A: THC is an abbreviation for 11-nor-delta-9-Tetrahydrocannibinol-9-carboxylic acid, the primary metabolite of Marijuana. Marijuana is a hallucinogenic agent derived from the leaves, flowers or seeds of the hemp plant. In general, the production and “curing” of the marijuana plant into its useable form closely resembles that of tobacco. Marijuana is almost always smoked and inhaled into the lungs where it is quickly metabolized (or changed) by the body into 11-nor-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid which is excreted in the urine.
Q: What drugs could interfere and cause a positive morphine (opiates) test? A: Codeine and Meperidine are structurally related to morphine therefore causing positive results. Codeine is a commonly prescribed pain medication and is also the active ingredient in some prescription cough medicines. These forms of codeine can also be addictive and abused. Let your nurse know what prescriptions you are on before you provide a sample for the screening.
Q: Will commonly ingested substances such as vitamins, penicillin, aspirin, caffeine and acetaminophen (Tylenol), affect the results? A: No. The tests are drug and drug metabolite specific. Because these commonly ingested substances are chemically and structurally different after metabolized by the body from the drugs being tested for, they will, under most circumstances, not interfere with or compromise test results.
Workplace Drug Testing Benefits
- Turn-Key Program: Your pre-employment drug testing program can be set up with a minimal amount of effort and cost and be operational in days.
- We come onsite for your convenience.
- Pay for each test performed. No retainers or hidden fees.
Drug Screening for Employment
Drug Screens are used to detect the presence or absence of drugs and their metabolites in urine samples. As a matter of safety, experts recommend a policy which includes pre-employment drug testing. A sizable percentage of Fortune 500 companies actively test employees for drugs. The purpose is to lessen the impact from drug abuse in the workplace, including absenteeism, tardiness, theft, crime and violence, turnover, attitude problems and decreased productivity. Passport Health offers a convenient, turn-key program which can be implemented in short notice. Our specialists will come to your office or your employees can find the closest Passport health office for their convenience. We guarantee results in 48 hrs. or less.How do Drug Screens Work?
Each drug screen consists of a specimen collection container that includes specialized testing strips. Both 5 panel and 10 panel screens are offered. The list below depicts the specific substances being screened.- Amphetamine (AMP)*
- Barbiturates (BAR)
- Benzodiazepine (BZO)
- Cocaine (COC)*
- Marijuana (THC)*
- Methadone (MTD)
- Methamphetamine (mAMP)
- Phencyclidine- (PCP)*
- Opiates (OPI)*
- Tricyclic Anti-Depressants (TCA)
Why is a Drug Screen Necessary?
Given increasing popularity in recreational drugs and misuse of prescriptions, employers have more cause for concern in insuring a drug free work environment. By law they can require you to submit to a drug screening before employment is offered. More questions? Check out our Drug Screen Q&A below.- Amphetamine (AMP)
- Barbiturates (BAR)
- Benzodiazepine (BDZ)
- Cocaine (COC)
- Marijuana (THC)
- Methadone (MTD)
- Methamphetamine (mAMP)
- Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)
- Opiates (OPI)
- Tricyclic Anti-Depressants (TCA)
Q: Unexpected results or false positive? A: In the event that the test is positive and employee states they are not using any substance, sample will be sent to lab for urine drug confirm.
Q: What is a urine confirm? A: Positive urine results are sent to our laboratory to test each specific positive drug result. Test results are returned in 1-3 days.
Q: What does THC mean? A: THC is an abbreviation for 11-nor-delta-9-Tetrahydrocannibinol-9-carboxylic acid, the primary metabolite of Marijuana. Marijuana is a hallucinogenic agent derived from the leaves, flowers or seeds of the hemp plant. In general, the production and “curing” of the marijuana plant into its useable form closely resembles that of tobacco. Marijuana is almost always smoked and inhaled into the lungs where it is quickly metabolized (or changed) by the body into 11-nor-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid which is excreted in the urine.
Q: What drugs could interfere and cause a positive morphine (opiates) test? A: Codeine and Meperidine are structurally related to morphine therefore causing positive results. Codeine is a commonly prescribed pain medication and is also the active ingredient in some prescription cough medicines. These forms of codeine can also be addictive and abused. Let your nurse know what prescriptions you are on before you provide a sample for the screening.
Q: Will commonly ingested substances such as vitamins, penicillin, aspirin, caffeine and acetaminophen (Tylenol), affect the results? A: No. The tests are drug and drug metabolite specific. Because these commonly ingested substances are chemically and structurally different after metabolized by the body from the drugs being tested for, they will, under most circumstances, not interfere with or compromise test results.
