FAQ: How Do You Know If You Failed A Pre Employment Drug Test?

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.

What happens when you fail a drug test for pre employment?

Generally speaking, if you fail a pre-employment drug test, the company may legally refuse to hire you. And, if you fail a drug test while employed, your employer may legally terminate your employment or prevent you from being promoted.

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

Following a positive result: If you test positive for drugs or alcohol, an MRO will contact you for additional questioning, such as if you take any prescription or herbal medications that could have impacted the test results. If you do, you may be asked to show proof of a valid prescription.

Will employer tell you if you fail drug test?

What happens from the employee’s perspective when they fail a drug test? The employee, in most cases, will know about the positive drug test results before the employer finds out.

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.

Can I see my pre employment drug test results LabCorp?

How do I access my lab test results? Lab results are delivered to your LabCorp Patient™ portal account. Log in or register online. For more information, you may also see our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Can you retake a pre employment drug test?

No you cannot retake. If you fail a drug test you are not able to retake and will not be considered for employment with the company.

How do you fail a urine drug test?

Ways to beat a drug test

1. Substitution. To avoid a positive result, test-takers substitute their urine with synthetic urine or drug-free urine from another person or an animal.
2. Dilution. Dilution of urine samples takes many forms.
3. Adulteration.

What happens if you fail a pee test?

The Consequences of a Failed Drug Test A failed drug test, on the other hand, means the urine tested positive for one or more of the drug panels included in the test. In many cases where the drug is illegal, or there is no medical reason for using it, employment may be terminated.

Can 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.

Will I fail a drug test if I drank the night before?

Since alcohol can stay in your body anywhere from several hours to a few days, the best way to guarantee you’ll pass a drug test is to not use alcohol for about 2 or 3 days before taking a test.

What drug test is most common for pre-employment?

Urinalysis – A urine test is the most common form of pre-employment testing and is typically conducted once a conditional offer of employment has been sent. A urine test can show traces of drug use even after the effects of the drug has worn off and remain in the body for an extended period of time.