drug test questions
I'm a computer consultant and have successfully fought the drug test question
by reverse intimidation. I start asking questions that "they" aren't prepared
to answer.
- What is the name and address of the lab that will perform the test ?
- EXACTY what test or tests are to be used ?
- For each test performed, list the type and quantity of specimens required ?
- For each test performed, list the percentages for false positive and false
negative results.
- Provide statistical justification for these percentages.
- In the case of a false positive, what are the established procedures for
retesting ?
- How many times will retesting be permitted ?
- What is the established procedures for resolving consistant false positive
results ?
- What facility is going to extract the specimen(s) ?
- How much of each type of specimen is going to be extracted ?
- Are the lab and the blood extraction facility bonded ?
- What company carries their malpractice insurance and what are their policy
numbers ?
- EXACTLY what information will be release from the lab to the employer ?
- It is required that all results be forwarded to me.
- The employer is required to pay all costs involved, including those if
retesting is required.
By this time, any reasonable person will be thinking that maybe drug testing
isn't something in which they want to become involved.
I've thought of having a lawyer (or myself) prepare a "Request for Drug Test"
form in proper legalese. Along with a paragraph swearing, under penalty of
perjury that all information is complete and correct. So far, that hasn't
been necessary.
by reverse intimidation. I start asking questions that "they" aren't prepared
to answer.
- What is the name and address of the lab that will perform the test ?
- EXACTY what test or tests are to be used ?
- For each test performed, list the type and quantity of specimens required ?
- For each test performed, list the percentages for false positive and false
negative results.
- Provide statistical justification for these percentages.
- In the case of a false positive, what are the established procedures for
retesting ?
- How many times will retesting be permitted ?
- What is the established procedures for resolving consistant false positive
results ?
- What facility is going to extract the specimen(s) ?
- How much of each type of specimen is going to be extracted ?
- Are the lab and the blood extraction facility bonded ?
- What company carries their malpractice insurance and what are their policy
numbers ?
- EXACTLY what information will be release from the lab to the employer ?
- It is required that all results be forwarded to me.
- The employer is required to pay all costs involved, including those if
retesting is required.
By this time, any reasonable person will be thinking that maybe drug testing
isn't something in which they want to become involved.
I've thought of having a lawyer (or myself) prepare a "Request for Drug Test"
form in proper legalese. Along with a paragraph swearing, under penalty of
perjury that all information is complete and correct. So far, that hasn't
been necessary.

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