Dot physical and drug test at the same time.

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  1. Baz

    Baz Bobtail Member

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    I never had to do both at the same time. Do i have to do a urine test for the drug test and another for the physical? Or could they just use one for both? Thanks
     
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  3. motocross25

    motocross25 Road Train Member

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    They used the same for both last time I did a new hire drug test and physical.
     
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  4. Baz

    Baz Bobtail Member

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    I hope so, because i can barely go once. Thanks
     
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    motocross25 Road Train Member

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    I did have one a few years back and the nurse dipped the stick in there and flushed the cup contents and all that and then realized I needed a drug test too. So out in the waiting room I went chugging water. I’d give your nurse a friendly reminder you’re there for both when you’re back there with her so they don’t dump it too quick.
     
  6. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Chugging water so you can pee again can lead to inconsistent results.
    One result is that they see it as an attempt to dilute the sample.
     
  7. rockeee

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    Under those circumstances I doubt that would be an issue at all.
     
  8. Lexuslane

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    It also raises your blood pressure . If you have issues with your BP , chugging water will make it even higher .
     
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  9. rockeee

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    It still would not matter if doing a drug test, unless you have a heart attack lol
     
  10. Lexuslane

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    I thought a lot of guys had trouble getting a card because of their BP was too high
     
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  11. rockeee

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    Yes like me. I was just saying if you go in for a drug test, they will not be checking your BP, at least that has never been my experience. Or like someone mentioned, if you go in for both and do your physical and they toss your urine sample I don't think drinking a ton of water is going to be an issue. Now if you do the drug test first and they toss it, I suppose it could be a problem
     
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