Marijuana.com

Bx4Lyfe_2005 · 08-22-2005, 08:49 AM

Well, I did a search on the board about this, and couldn't find the right answer, so in fear of being added to the "stupid thread maker" list by the board...here goes.

I understand from reading on the board that most companies ue either 1 of 2 criteria in UA's...DOT 50mg cutoff or non-DOT 20mg.

If i come in at say 10mg on the non DOT or 25-30 on the DOT, wether its by dilution, abstaining, or just by the natural decay of the THC in my body, does this mean I would pass the test, and be hired, or fail, and have to reapply or miss out on the job.

I'm trying to see if the test themselves are a "all or nothing" venture...that even if I test 1mg on either one, I would be automaticaly disqualified from being hired. I mean is there like a standard that all compaines adhere to?

I ask this because I may have a test Thursday (UA) and I've been non-smoking for at least 10 days. No real fat burning exercises done and Im at least 220lbs, slow metabo. The test I was able to get information on was a simple cup test; not 100% if it was a home test kit used or sent to lab.

I do plan on buying a home kit myself to take a reading, I was just wondering if the above questions are valid.

Buzzby · 08-22-2005, 01:19 PM

Tests are either "Yes" or "No". If you fall below the cutoff threshold you pass the test. That's why there's a cutoff threshold. If the tests were zero tolerance you could fail if you unknowingly inhaled a bit of second-hand smoke.

Immunoassay tests (strip and cup) will not show anything if your sample is below the cutoff. If you fail the initial immunoassay test they'll send your sample for a GC/MS test for confirmation. Those generally have a lower numerical cutoff but it's effectively the same as the cutoff on the strip test because the strips test for 31 THC metabolites, while the GC/MS tests for only 1.

Bx4Lyfe_2005 · 08-22-2005, 04:32 PM

Thank you Buzzby, for your timely answer. I hope my question will add a measure of reassurance to other readers with a simiar head scratcher...

See, kids? When you are polite, you get treated well...Now if this DAMN job would call back so I can get back to normal...no pun intended.

08-22-2005, 08:49 AM	#1
Bx4Lyfe_2005 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 791 Grams: 2,278.88 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts Thanks: 5 Thanked 32 Times in 15 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	Testing Guideline: Some clarification, please. Well, I did a search on the board about this, and couldn't find the right answer, so in fear of being added to the "stupid thread maker" list by the board...here goes. I understand from reading on the board that most companies ue either 1 of 2 criteria in UA's...DOT 50mg cutoff or non-DOT 20mg. If i come in at say 10mg on the non DOT or 25-30 on the DOT, wether its by dilution, abstaining, or just by the natural decay of the THC in my body, does this mean I would pass the test, and be hired, or fail, and have to reapply or miss out on the job. I'm trying to see if the test themselves are a "all or nothing" venture...that even if I test 1mg on either one, I would be automaticaly disqualified from being hired. I mean is there like a standard that all compaines adhere to? I ask this because I may have a test Thursday (UA) and I've been non-smoking for at least 10 days. No real fat burning exercises done and Im at least 220lbs, slow metabo. The test I was able to get information on was a simple cup test; not 100% if it was a home test kit used or sent to lab. I do plan on buying a home kit myself to take a reading, I was just wondering if the above questions are valid.

08-22-2005, 01:19 PM	#2
Buzzby Buddhist Curmudgeon Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 13,783 Grams: 37,855.32 Groans: 26 Groaned at 37 Times in 31 Posts Thanks: 451 Thanked 3,012 Times in 1,560 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	Tests are either "Yes" or "No". If you fall below the cutoff threshold you pass the test. That's why there's a cutoff threshold. If the tests were zero tolerance you could fail if you unknowingly inhaled a bit of second-hand smoke. Immunoassay tests (strip and cup) will not show anything if your sample is below the cutoff. If you fail the initial immunoassay test they'll send your sample for a GC/MS test for confirmation. Those generally have a lower numerical cutoff but it's effectively the same as the cutoff on the strip test because the strips test for 31 THC metabolites, while the GC/MS tests for only 1. __________________ McCain voted with Bush 90% of the time. Do we really want four more years of the same old shit? ~ Buzzby, 08/31/2008 Theocracy Watch

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate View Forum Leaders Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read

Remove Advertisements Marijuana.com Sponsor
Marijuana.com Advertisement	<a rel='nofollow' href='http://adserver.marijuana.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a78e9dba&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adserver.marijuana.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=6&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a78e9dba' border='0' alt='' /></a>

08-22-2005, 04:32 PM	#3
Bx4Lyfe_2005 Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 791 Grams: 2,278.88 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts Thanks: 5 Thanked 32 Times in 15 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	Thank you Buzzby, for your timely answer. I hope my question will add a measure of reassurance to other readers with a simiar head scratcher... See, kids? When you are polite, you get treated well...Now if this DAMN job would call back so I can get back to normal...no pun intended.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Marijuana.com

Hot Products: