Non-negative drug screen

[Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN]

Non-negative means one of three things:

• Positive: you popped positive. May be a false positive, or a bona-fide positive.
  
• Inconclusive: can't be proven positive or negative either way. Because of that, it's definitely not negative (i.e., non-negative)
  
• Invalid: sample was dilute, compromised, tampered with, or otherwise unable to be relied upon. This could be accidentally or intentionally. Again, not definitely negative...
  

Whether your program automatically considers Inclusive or Invalid a Positive, I don't know. Usually they will request a retest...unless you have a few too many Invalid tests under your belt for their liking (e.g., every other urine sample comes back as being dilute). Then they may not be as forgiving.

I'm glad things worked out for you.

[sorrynotsorry]

I am brand new to RecoveryTrek, in PA. Where do you see the test results? I have only had to do one test so far and the only reference to it I see on the site is under billing.

[gabby3]

Not all programs can see test results. I know affinity computer users are able to see results.

[RNfallen]

Hi guys...so does anyone have an insights into how reliable recovery trek is .. twice I was tested while on menses...and twice it said invalid..so of course I have demanded complete chain of command...where it went ..how long it sat out...who touched it etc...I don't drink or take drugs so I know my test is negative. How can you even defend yourself against that..I just can't believe that they can make such a gross error... hopefully they will provide me chain of command information...god we should be able to sue these people...the stress.having our livelihoods messed with.. they should be held more accountable...now I'm going to be fully anxiety ridden and the burden is on me to make sure it gets corrected....heck..they will probably just use it as an excuse to extract more and more money from me..maybe a 300$ hair test....or $60 weekly tests...it's unreal...and I've never even tested positive for anything..any suggestions..I think I'm going to update my resume and get a non nursing job...I honestly just can't deal with the corrupt and unjust way this operation works...it's not worth the stress...I've been in critical care for 20 years...a lot had changed..it's pretty sad. Anyone want a secretary?:)

[rn1965, ADN]

10 hours ago, RNfallen said:

Hi guys...so does anyone have an insights into how reliable recovery trek is .. twice I was tested while on menses...and twice it said invalid..so of course I have demanded complete chain of command...where it went ..how long it sat out...who touched it etc...I don't drink or take drugs so I know my test is negative. How can you even defend yourself against that..I just can't believe that they can make such a gross error... hopefully they will provide me chain of command information...god we should be able to sue these people...the stress.having our livelihoods messed with.. they should be held more accountable...now I'm going to be fully anxiety ridden and the burden is on me to make sure it gets corrected....heck..they will probably just use it as an excuse to extract more and more money from me..maybe a 300$ hair test....or $60 weekly tests...it's unreal...and I've never even tested positive for anything..any suggestions..I think I'm going to update my resume and get a non nursing job...I honestly just can't deal with the corrupt and unjust way this operation works...it's not worth the stress...I've been in critical care for 20 years...a lot had changed..it's pretty sad. Anyone want a secretary?:)

Maybe it is due to your menses that it read invalid??? I really have no idea.

Don't give up! I have seen some articles mention a false positive while on your period, but, I do not know for certain. I would talk with your case manager and see what is going on.

[ComeTogether, LPN]

non-negative means the urine tested positive for prescription medication of some kind. When a valid rx is provided it then gets reported as negative.