Drug Testing Myths

Q: Will Herbal Tea make my drug test positive?
A:
No, legal herbal teas will not affect your drug test.

Q: I heard poppy seeds will make me test positive?
A:
Certain poppy seeds eaten in sufficient quantity may cause a urine test to be positive. This is why your organization should employ Medical Review Officer (MRO) services with every positive test. Based on information you provide the MRO and further Lab testing your result will be verified as Negative.

Q: I heard I could use my friend's urine in place of my urine?
A:
This would be very difficult considering the fact that the person who collects the urine specimen watches for this. Also there's a temperature strip on the collection bottle, your friends urine wouldn't be body temperature.

Q: Will consumption of foods containing hemp seeds/flour/oil cause a positive drug test?
A:
Not a chance! Consumption of “hemp-foods” is not a reasonable explanation for a positive drug test.

Q: Is testing blood is more accurate than testing urine?
A:
No for many reasons, here are a few: Drugs do not bind to protein in blood, Drugs are relatively stable in urine, and Drug levels are higher in urine than blood.

Q: I heard that adulteration of a urine specimen is easy, is this true?
A: The science of drug testing is sound. Testing is accurate as long as urine collections are conducted appropriately and the lab tests for specimen integrity.

Q: I heard that taking Golden Seal will cover up Marijuana in a urine specimen, is this true?
A:
Not at all! In fact, Golden Seal is often tested for as an adulterate.