FAQ: How Do You Get Your Results From An Employment Drug Tests Take?

How long does it take to get urine drug test results for employment?

Drug test results typically take 24 to 48 hours, depending on the type of test being performed (e.g., urine, hair or DOT).

How long does it take to find out if you failed a drug test?

Negative results are usually received within 24 hours; however, a non-negative screen will require further testing that may take a few days up to one week. If the initial screen is negative, a medical review officer (MRO) will typically contact the employer with the results.

How accurate are urine drug tests?

No. No drug test of this type is 100% accurate. There are several factors that can make the test results negative even though the person is abusing drugs. First, you may have tested for the wrong drugs.

Is it good to not hear back after a drug test?

For the most part, you should hear back in a week. If you result in negative diluted (drink too much water), then you hear back the next day and usually get a second chance to retake within 24 hours. Not long if they need you.

What happens if you test positive on a pre employment drug test?

If the test results in a positive reading, meaning there is drug residue in the body, the results are forwarded to a medical review officer, who reviews the results and looks for any possible valid medical explanation for the results. “As a medical review officer, I would review a patient’s medical history.

What drugs show up on a 5 panel test?

A 5 Panel Urine Drug Test includes the commonly abused substances:

• Amphetamines.
• Cocaine Metabolites.
• Marijuana Metabolites (THC)
• Opiates.
• Phencyclidine (PCP)

Do you get drug tested before or after you get hired?

Most companies require potential employees to undergo a drug test before finalizing the job offer. This is the policy for well-established and reputable companies, and it is an expected part of the application process for any position.

How do you fight a positive drug test?

The best way to contest false-positive results is to reach out to your pharmacist and ask if prescription drugs and OTC medications you take on a regular basis can cause a positive drug test result. Ask if the pharmacist can provide written documentation to this effect and bring a copy to the test site.

What is a good excuse for failing a drug test?

Here are a few creative excuses relayed to us:

1. “I was at a party over the weekend – can I retest later?”
2. “I didn’t know the brownies I ate were laced with pot!”
3. “I took some elephant tranquilizers.
4. “It must have been the tea that my wife gave me last night.”
5. “My dentist gave me cocaine for my sore tooth.”

What do you do if you have a false positive drug test?

If you have any questions about false positive substance results from a test, speak with a medical professional. Let the medical professional administering the screening know if you are taking any of these medications. If you experience what you believe to be a false positive, request a second drug screening test.

Will a job let you know if you fail a drug test?

You probably won’t hear from the company about the drugs test result if you have passed it, but if you fail, you can expect to hear from a Medical Review Officer (MRO). If you lie, they will know because they have access to the drug test results and know what was in your system when you took the drug test.

Does a failed pre employment drug test show up on a background check?

With a background check, employers are able to see any public record on file for the recruiting individual. Prior criminal convictions, including drug charges, are visible on a background check, but what is not visible is any prior failed drug test.