That was a close one

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by maverick88, Sep 1, 2015.

  1. Canned Spam

    Canned Spam Road Train Member

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    Wonder how that would work? Would the nurse have to take care of it, in order for one to give a urine sample?
     
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  3. icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    I had a similar scenario. I thought I had a physical scheduled, and took a leak before hand. They sprung a drug test on me and I couldn't fill the cup.

    I could see my cdl circling the drain if I could not produce a full sample. They count it as a refusal and your treated like some drug addict. Stupid.
     
  4. jammer910Z

    jammer910Z Road Train Member

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    Yes.. diluted samples raise red flags
     
  5. maverick88

    maverick88 Light Load Member

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    ok, so lets say you cant go and get a "refusal". What would be someone's next step? Do you just call DOT and explain? I was told that if I couldn't go it would be considered a refusal and then I would have to explain to DOT that I have a medical condition. CRAZY!!!
     
  6. MrEd

    MrEd Road Train Member

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    But if you chug chug chug de la agua too much, it may be a "dilute sample" with inconclusive results. I think if that happens you'll be getting retested. But at least you aren't getting a "refusal to test" thrown on you.
     
  7. Alaska76

    Alaska76 Road Train Member

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    To answer your question, yes.

    When I went in for my initial UA, required to attend school, I had a positive dilute result. I asked WTH that was. They asked me if I drank water before I came in. Well, of course I did, I am always thirsty after waking up in the morning, and no one told not to drink any water fer cryin out loud. Went right back the next day and retested, no issues.
     
  8. Thediamond13

    Thediamond13 Light Load Member

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    Refusal is just as bad as a fail...
     
  9. Spreadneck

    Spreadneck Light Load Member

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    All the tests I've had over the years has been pretty much pure water. I drink a lot of it and never have they told me that it's too diluted.
     
  10. Spreadneck

    Spreadneck Light Load Member

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    If your piss isn't almost clear, you're not drinking enough water.
     
  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I never knew that's considered a refusal if you don't go before the 3 hr window.Me on the other hand many times I have to go right when I get in the office and don't have time to do their paper work first.So if I have to go they'll let me do the drug test right away then come back out in the waiting area.
     
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