Work drug test failed

[Dadam]

Nice to know that non clinically qualified test personnel are happy to give annopinion about what would or would not cause a false positive.

I'm always happy to give an opinion and at no charge too. You're welcome!

But my opinion is based on:
1: logic. The purpose is to find people who abuse pharmaceuticals, they're not really interested in who eats seeded bread. So it's surely in their interests to make the tests do that better.
2: ethics, i.e what should not cause a false positive. It's not right that someone who's never taken illegal drugs should go through this crap just for eating a normal every day food product.

 

[markemark]

What’s worse for the organisation doing the testing? False positives or false negatives?

Obviously, in an ideal world, neither, but which side is better for the organisation doing the testing?

They may lose the odd, excellent candidate, or they may take on someone with an opioid addiction.

 

[Gwylan]

Really saddened to hear that.

All a bit sloppy scientifically.
Didn't they give you a share of the sample, for reference. And for you to get tested independently, if necessary.

In the circumstances a second test after 48 hours or similar.

What's the complaint policy of the unit doing the testing? They are, it seems, judge, jury and axe sharpener. No sort of justice seems to be involved. .

Depends how much you want the job and what the repercussions of the failed test might be on your career.

In the event I'd want a letter confirming that the test was shown to be negative or inconclusive.


Hope it gets resolved for you.

 

[figbat]

In the case of consuming poppy seeds it isn’t a “false positive”. The test has successfully and correctly identified the presence of metabolites of an opium source. Retesting won’t change that, just reaffirm it.

It is the source of the metabolites that is in question.

 

[BigSid]

I've been eligible for drug testing for most of my career. I don't think random drug/ alcohol testing was really a thing in the late 70's/early 80's. It was only if there was an accident. I got called in for random testing just the one time. I was quite disappointed when they didn't give me any to test.

 

[Gwylan]

In the case of consuming poppy seeds it isn’t a “false positive”. The test has successfully and correctly identified the presence of metabolites of an opium source. Retesting won’t change that, just reaffirm it.

It is the source of the metabolites that is in question.

Calls into question the validity of the test that is being used.

Most of us (I hope) are more likely to turn up positive for the poppy seed option.

 

[presta]

Calls into question the validity of the test that is being used.

Only if they want to employ poppy seed eaters.