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Just wanted to know how often you get selected for testing. I am really short on money and need to budget an amount for these random drug screens.

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Hi

can anyone tell me what option #1 tests for on the COC form? My results get sent to First Lab and I wasn't sure what they are testing for in option #1

thanks

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I believe that would be the 5 panel drug screen. (THC, Amphetamines, opiates, barbituates, ethanol).

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Specializes in icu,ccu,sicu,crna.

MI just switched to Fortes Lab/Compass Vision out of Oregd it's horrible! You cannot access ur account online, their customer service is non exsistent. They're so rude i dread calling them and who doesn't accept a credit card payment over the phone. You have to MAIL in payments if they don't go through on your credit card. They r in the dark ages. Not only r they incredibly rude, you better stay on top of your account. They make lots of errors. In MI you start out with at least once a week drops! I wasn't changed to lower level of drops until after over a year of clean drops and then only after I requested it and I wasn't working! I wish we still had FirstLab. They had so many more drop sites, you can check your account on line and they accept payments easily on their automated phone line. Compass lab/Fortes SUCKS!!

Peace8

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Specializes in icu,ccu,sicu,crna.

I couldn't agree with mamabear52 more! I have done everything the BON/HPRP have requested for almost two years. No positive tests going to AA/NA, group "therapy" and addictionists. Still they have my license restricted and perm marks on my license. My mistake was not getting a lawyer ASAP. Once the ball got rolling and you are in the system it's a nightmare!

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Specializes in CRNA, Law, Peer Assistance, EMS.

In order to find out what tests are done under each option you first determine the lab doing them. I believe that all of firstlab participants send their specimens to LabCorp. Just look at your pre-paid lab form, it will be printed at the top (the lab name and address where the sample is sent. Then, next to each test option there is a number (six digit number if labcorp).

Option 1 might be 764875 for example.

If you have Labcorp, go to the shortcut URL below (takes you to a labcorp page) and enter the 6 digit number into the search:

http://tinyurl.com/yaa7emm

The specific test done will be described. If you have another lab, go to their website and look for their test menu and do the same.

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mamabear52;

Option 7 is EtG, option 1 is 12 drugs and ethanol. FirstLab and LabCorp can both kiss my ---.

Good luck.

jmsmacc

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The reason HPRP changed from forest to first lab is so they could save money. They don't care about your convinience.

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sorry meant from first lab to fortes. they're a business after all and gotta make money.

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the harder they make it for patients the more likely you might mess up and they can have a customer for longer.

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mamabear52;

Option 7 is EtG, option 1 is 12 drugs and ethanol. FirstLab and LabCorp can both kiss my ---.

Good luck.

jmsmacc

I thought #1 was etg. Did they recently change #7 to etg/etoh?

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Specializes in ICU.

Quite sure I've already answered this question, and it will be interesting to go back and see how I answered it in the past. Here's my answer today :)

The bottom line is, they are only going to test your urine for the biproducts of any drugs or chemicals that are against the rules of your program. So, with that said, it doesn't really matter what each test number includes.

With that said, if you still are dying to find out so you can try to screw around the system, then just call the 1-800 number on the lab form and ask them what test number blah blah blah tests for and they will tell you! :)

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Specializes in Med/Surg/Ortho, Oncology, PACU.

Recently, our Peer program here switched from LabCorp to Clinical Reference lab. We still use First Lab to call in for testing. The options on the LabCorp requisition used to have test numbers next to them. We always get option one (as far as i know). That test was # 764875 and this is the info: MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Adulteration (dilution) testing - creatinine, specific gravity, pH; amphetamines; barbiturates; benzodiazepines; cannabinoids (THC metabolite); cocaine (as benzoylecgonine); ethanol (alcohol); meperidine (Demerol®); methadone (Dolophine®); opiates (codeine, morphine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone); phencyclidine (PCP); propoxyphene (Darvon®); tramadol

It may be different for different states. The new lab (clinical Reference Lab) does not have test numbers listed next to options. But we still always get chosen for option 1. So i assume it is the same (or similar) profile. Probably switched lab due to costs.:twocents::twocents::twocents:

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