If a doctor's offices is going to drug test (doing a urine analysis) is if figured out differently than how it is done at a place that drug tests for probations? Just wondering, thanks.
2007-07-22 12:52:09 · 8 answers · asked by pditty 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The difference between drug testing in different places is the level of sensitivity to the test. For example, military enlistment services (MEPS) routinely uses 50 nanograms as their cut-off point for what is considered a positive test for cannabinoids, or marijuana.
Other agencies might use 25 nanograms as the cut-off for what is considered positive. Still other agencies might have an even lower threshold.
2007-07-22 13:54:11 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So far as I know, they all buy the same kits. When the doctor's office collects a sample, they can use their testing kits or send it to a lab. Urine tests are done with testing strips that get put in the urine and change color in the presence of a substance. In a certain region, there is likely only one lab that is trusted to do the drug screening. In the end, it's all the same.
2007-07-22 19:57:49 · answer #2 · answered by James S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most drug samples go to the same lab. Dr. offices dont test they send them out for testing.
2007-07-22 19:57:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is all dependent on what is requested by the person who has ordered the test. Most drug screens are sent to a lab, so it doesn't matter where it's collected. It all depends on what the person requesting the screen wants included in the screen.
2007-07-22 19:58:46 · answer #4 · answered by Joy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but results may differ! Especially depending on the type of testing done!
My md uses a hospital lab, not a private! Though my urologist uses his own, but they are not looking for drugs!
2007-07-22 19:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely not. Most of them use the same labs and or test kits.
2007-07-22 20:56:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may use a differen't type/brand of test but the outcome/results will be the same.
2007-07-22 19:59:54 · answer #7 · answered by LEO53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. You are going to get caught either way, so put down the bong and wait a month and hope for the best.
2007-07-22 20:27:06 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋