Increase costs and testing for Florida IPN

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I have a 16months left of a 5 year contract with IPN. When I started drug tests were $42 2 x a month. Since 7/2015 they increased the price to $56 a screen averaging 2 x a month. Since I have special tests thrown in due to history of testing positive for etg with no known exposure or use(long story) they do Peth blood test on top of my regular screens $148, it used to be $178.

Recently this month I was tested 3/8 reg urine drug test, 3/23 new M-panel(never had that, but almost everyone in my support group had one this past month for $52

Still waiting for M-panel results and got selected yesterday 3/28 with Peth $148

That is $242 this month, UGGH.

I haven't used and have been sober since 2006. Just frustrated that they keep increasing costs and using experimental testing. I don't mind doing any test that is regulated and accurate just not experimental.

Just wanted to vent. I have done everything asked in these programs, I just don't want to be sent to any more additional rehabs for false positives.

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I also wanted to see if any IPN participants are having new M panel too $52

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Yep. Had the M panel this month.

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It taking longer then normal for the m panel to result.

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what is a m panel?

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I don't know?? Used to be a or b panel.

Changed to c panel last July. This month almost every in my Florida IPN group got selected for m panel.

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I am relocating to Florida and am required to enter IPN, just trying to figure out the cost. Your post was helpful. Does the tedt price include collection? I am currently in CA and their is an additional collection fee we pay directly to collection company.

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You only test twice a month in FL?? Wow. In CT it's 4-8 times !

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Is there a program that monitors the rn mental and drug addiction? How long is the program?

Florida is 5 years. I never hear anything about that states program.

Gabby

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I cannot believe the new evaluations are including a hair test which is so expensive it's not funny. Unless it's just the evaluator I called bit they are quoting me $850!!! That's so insane!

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I am rejoining IPN after leaving due to a family crisis and I'm astounding at the cost of an evaluation. The hair testing is so costly, while I get why they do it , it's just so pricey. I don't understand, I had AA sheets signed and filled out from all the time I was gone plus urine drug screens from the addictionogist I was seeing. So in my eyes proof of sobriety. I just think the costs have become extremely high. í ½í¸ž

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I agree. Its used to be 350 $500 for evaluations. Now a lot of the evals are up to $1,000 plus urine , blood and hair test.

I also had drug testing between moving from California and until entering into Florida program. I don't think it helped with getting a shorter contract.

I think they just give every one the same contract. The requirements and testing are increasing every year.

Gabby

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