How to handle a failed Drug Test and preparations for a re-test, in case there is one

There are instances when false positive drug result may label innocent person as a drug addict. In such cases, one has to be strong and plead their innocence while reiterating the fact that they do not know the reason for a failed test. There are some companies that empathize and let the person undergo a re-test. In re-test, substance testing kit is changed as well as type of drug test.

Prepare for re-test

Once agreed for re-test, begin research at your end. Learn as much as one can on webpages or magazines that discuss about the urine drug test carried out in the local area. This will enhance confidence and better understanding of the process. It is highly unlikely that medical practitioners may take a re-test then and there and expect a different outcome. Therefore, grab the second chance and understand the factors that may let you get through the test.

To begin with,

(a) List out all the medications that you have been taking over a period and disclose the same to the testers when asked for. The advance substance testing kits are then adjusted to ignore positive results arising out of such medications.

(b) Be prepared for a re-test with confidence and begin detoxification process immediately. Check with your doctor to get detoxification supplement for your medications which are compatible with drug test you will face.

(c) Avoid alcohol, stay away from toxic material/ substances which may return positive result for opium and similar drugs.

(d) Watch your diet and ensure not to consume too much of oil, butter, cream, fried food and junk foods.

Conclusion

In spite of adequate care, there are chances of false positive results being handed out to the innocent persons which can be damaging. The testers maintain a little dirty secret of not disclosing the inherent process faults in Urine drug test.