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how long does it take to get drug test results back if they had to be sent to the lab?

I took the test first thing in the moring last Thrusday. I have not heard anything yet.

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Dan TL offline Verified User (5 years, 10 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
La Mirada, CA, US | 4 years, 10 months ago (2 minutes after post)

I would like to know too, I took one Thursday morning too. What was yours for?

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4 years, 10 months ago (3 minutes after post)

CPS Are you freaking out because yours might be dirty?

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Alexaxas offline Verified User (4 years, 12 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Unknown Location | 4 years, 10 months ago (4 minutes after post)

Depends on the lab, but not more than a day or so for a routine test.

But then, if you can’t remember what/how much you were taking without resorting to a test, it might be time to slow down.

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4 years, 10 months ago (6 minutes after post)

I did not say that I smoke one joint with a friend of mine on the 4th of July I have not smoked in 15 years and then got asked to take on drug test on the 10th so now I am scared. I do not do drugs.

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4 years, 10 months ago (12 minutes after post)

does no one have an answer.

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Anonymous #
4 years, 10 months ago (22 minutes after post)

Oh thank goodness there you are I was hoping either you or tanner would be on here no I still have not heard anything and I am still just as scared. How long do you think it will take?

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4 years, 10 months ago (30 minutes after post)

That is what my friend said but I just keep thinking about it because I have no heard anyhting I have spoken with that lady from the state a few times since then and she has not said anyhting about it, my friend said that they would do the as an emergency since hter are kids invovled they would not have let me go if I tested positive. I just wish Iknew the results for sure but I certainly don’t want to ask “Did I pass my drug test?”

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Dan TL offline Verified User (5 years, 10 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
La Mirada, CA, US | 4 years, 10 months ago (34 minutes after post)

What is CPS ? Mines for a job, Im as clean as it gets, but I want to hurry up and get them.

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4 years, 10 months ago (39 minutes after post)

I hope youare right but I can’t help but still worry because somepeopl are saying that it can take up to a week to get the results back.

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NOLA Lady offline Verified User (4 years, 11 months) Long Term User Shouts: 3 #
An Undisclosed Location | 4 years, 10 months ago (44 minutes after post)

Shouldn’t take too long. About a week or so usually. Have you tried calling them to see what is going on.

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4 years, 10 months ago (49 minutes after post)

no because I don’t want to raise any red flags but I am very worried I am going to test poitive and I can’t stop thinking about it. I have not smoked pot in years and the first time I do six days later I have to take a drug test. I am not a drug addict by any strentch of the imagination and I do not want these people think I am.

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NOLA Lady offline Verified User (4 years, 11 months) Long Term User Shouts: 3 #
An Undisclosed Location | 4 years, 10 months ago (59 minutes after post)

Ok I understand the situation alittle better. Don’t call just let them call you. I am not sure how long it takes for pot to go out the body and not get caught on a test but 6 days seems like alot of time. If it doesn come back tell them you were around people who did it. They may retests.

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4 years, 10 months ago (1 hour, 7 minutes after post)

I hope so because as I said it was a mistake and I could believe when they said I had to test I have NEVER taken a drug test in my life and now to sitting at 38 worring about whether or not I am going to get in trouble for smoking pot is crazy to me I just wish I knew how long it was going to take to get the results back! So that I can breath again and move on with my life having learned a big lesson!

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Anonymous #
4 years, 10 months ago (1 hour, 55 minutes after post)

I hope you are right because I am sooooooo scared.

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Anonymous #
4 years, 10 months ago (2 hours, 7 minutes after post)

Thank you so much Iknow Iam being very obessive about this but I can’t help it i am worried and I can’t stop until Iknow for sure.

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4 years, 10 months ago (2 hours, 18 minutes after post)

Thank you so much I just hope I am worrying for nothing!!!

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4 years, 10 months ago (2 hours, 25 minutes after post)

I really appreciate your listening to me Iam leaving right now but I promise I will keep you posted. Thanks again!

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NOLA Lady offline Verified User (4 years, 11 months) Long Term User Shouts: 3 #
An Undisclosed Location | 4 years, 10 months ago (2 hours, 25 minutes after post)

Worry is going to change nothing. If for some reason it does come back positive expalin to them what happened. All worry is going to do is stress you out and get you sick. Don’t do that to yourself.

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scottowens7784 offline Verified User (4 years, 9 months) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 4 years, 9 months ago (1 week, 3 days after post)

if you just smoked one joint fo regular weed not hydroponic it should only take about 5 days if that. It does depend on your metabolism, diet, and how fat you are. THC clings to fat so the more fat you have the longer it takes to get out of your body.

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sggreeneye offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 4 years, 9 months ago (4 weeks, 1 day after post)

Anonymous wrote:
CPS Are you freaking out because yours might be dirty?

Yes because I take Xanax without a prescription but the rest of my meds are legal she gave them to me.

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sggreeneye offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 4 years, 9 months ago (4 weeks, 1 day after post)

well what do you think

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hollywood78 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 4 years, 2 months ago (8 months, 1 week after post)

you guys are crazy it takes anywhere from like 2days to a week max

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rhan offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 4 years, 1 month ago (8 months, 4 weeks after post)

I took a drug test on Tuesday at 11, had to be sent to the lab and I am still waiting on Thurs. Is this red flag

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hermitl offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 4 years ago (9 months, 3 weeks after post)

i took one on the 24th of april for employment and have not heard anything yet and today is the 4th of may i know i tested negative i tested at home before i went

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An Unknown Location | 3 years, 9 months ago (1 year after post)

Omg me too

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tely197 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 3 years, 9 months ago (1 year, 1 month after post)

Dan TL wrote:
I would like to know too, I took one Thursday morning too. What was yours for?

I took one on Thursday morning for my job I was laid off for 8 months and they decided to change the drug policy while we were gone and then spring one on us when we came back, i smoked the Saturday b4 that and drank about 100 ounces of water for 5 days just wonder if i still have a job!

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balloon_butt0 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 3 years, 9 months ago (1 year, 1 month after post)

when you take the urine test, is the only thing they can find you were doing drugs or can they find out if you have a disease or something?

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miriamortiz offline Verified User (3 years, 7 months) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 3 years, 7 months ago (1 year, 2 months after post)

took a random drug test for my job. took it at quest diagnostics, took it on Sept. 23. now its Oct 4. How much longer. to not to worry.

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Myhouse3 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 3 years, 3 months ago (1 year, 6 months after post)

I was clean and on a sunday I took 1 hit and got drug tested wedsday I play basketball very low body fat and drank cranberry juice will I be fine

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johnson.of.indi offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 3 years, 3 months ago (1 year, 7 months after post)

i was clean on jan 26 i havent smoked or been around weed at all since i been on po and than this dude is gonna tell me that i had weed in my body on the jan 28 am like come on dude are you serious i havent smoked or anything or been around it how can that be can some one tell me that one

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slack_justi offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 3 years ago (1 year, 9 months after post)

well first off it takes 30 days to get weedm out of your system if a regular smoker. If very rare about a week, less if you slam water and sweat a lot. as for the lab time i want to know also.

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brittneyreiner offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 9 months ago (2 years after post)

In the same situation. I got hurt at work n had to take a test. Smoked a little on Wednesday and got tested the next Wednesday but I’m a very seldom user. Its been 4 days n I haven’t heard anything. I’m a little worried myself

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garycloyd8 offline Verified User (2 years, 9 months) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 9 months ago (2 years after post)

It takes 72 hours max. They are only closed on sunday.

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ladydip4 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 9 months ago (2 years after post)

i took one or two pulls two days b4 do u think it showed up

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jackaro offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 9 months ago (2 years after post)

youre all screwed!!! failed!

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ima_benner offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 9 months ago (2 years after post)

I’m in the same boat…. I smoked two weeks ago about 2 nights in a row, and then just three days ago I took a drug test. I didn’t really do anything to cleanse myself- though I ate a lot and drank a lot. I got really sick from the flu so I was on some medicine. I am a bigger girl with a lower metabolism so I feel like I’m pretty screwed.

I took a home test and tested negative, but who knows if that even works!!! It’s been 3 days and I haven’t heard anything, and the waiting is HORRIBLE.

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ima_benner offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 9 months ago (2 years after post)

I’m in the same boat…. I smoked two weeks ago about 2 nights in a row, and then just three days ago I took a drug test. I didn’t really do anything to cleanse myself- though I ate a lot and drank a lot. I got really sick from the flu so I was on some medicine. I am a bigger girl with a lower metabolism so I feel like I’m pretty screwed.

I took a home test and tested negative, but who knows if that even works!!! It’s been 3 days and I haven’t heard anything, and the waiting is HORRIBLE.[/quote]

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jackielynn offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 9 months ago (2 years, 1 month after post)

I am in a similar situation. I did a few small bumps of coke (it was a stupid move, I have not touched a drug in so long) about 18 days before taking a test on Wednesday. It is Friday and I have not heard anything. This is a pre-employment test. I took 2 at home test and they both came back negative. I learned my lesson. No more “just a little” talk for me. I am done!!!

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thomas57_200 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 8 months ago (2 years, 1 month after post)

why do they take so long? Can you call the company and find out without raising any red flags?? Help

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cks42 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 8 months ago (2 years, 1 month after post)

Iam a very light bud smoker but the last time I smoked was about a week ago and I have ten days b4 I have to give blood and give a urine test, can anyone please let me know if I should be okay? Thanks

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specialk102 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 7 months ago (2 years, 2 months after post)

i have a question…i dont take illegal drugs, but do take some to help me sleep at night…i took a drug test monday the 20th and it is now the 23rd..how long before the results are in…and another thing the lab never asked about any meds that i am taking..

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Helien offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 6 months ago (2 years, 4 months after post)

They will ask for proof of Ur presciption.

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tabby50 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 5 months ago (2 years, 4 months after post)

How long does it take to get back drug test results ?

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hawaiiansolja offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 5 months ago (2 years, 5 months after post)

If you don’t get a call back from mro you are fine let’s just say no call your clean u get a call yo dirty..hope its not a disa test..

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An Unknown Location | 2 years, 4 months ago (2 years, 5 months after post)

I took a took a home test on the 20/21st and sent it in (over the counter test from target), I took the real test with quest monday the 27th. I finally (Thursday 30th) received the results of the at home test that tested positive Thc 26ng/ml. 8 days later I went to quest and monday (27th) took the test at quest and have not heard anything almost 5 days later. Is it safe to say I’m in the clear or is it too early to tell? They never asked me about my prescribed medications either, which I told them (quest) about and they didn’t even care (as in, I was told if it test positive for that drug then they would call me and then I can provide proof), my question generaly is, now that it’s friday (5 days after taking official test at quest lab), should I still be worrying about hearing from someone, or should i continue to worry? Thanks for your help and please, I don’t need a lecture or joke about not doing it, I can decide that for myself. Thanks!

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TylerAndrews9 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 4 months ago (2 years, 5 months after post)

I took a drug test on the 6th of january and its the 8th they said they would call me back as soon as they got it for orinantaion,I smoked weed every day for years and stopped for 5 days bout 2 days befor i drank about 100 ounces of water both days and drank rely detox , do u think i passed

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mrbrad18 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 11 months ago (2 years, 10 months after post)

how long to get back a hair test analysis? i gave a sample on the 11th and 2day is a saturdaythe 28th wtf is goin on? i even gave the nurse and doctor copies of the scripts that i had been taking weeks b4 the test. havent heard a thing. ima call on the 31st, to see whats up

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Gonzalez686 offline Verified User (1 year, 6 months) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 6 months ago (3 years, 4 months after post)

Did any one here test dirty after 2 weeks? I only chewed less than a nail size but I dnt smoke.. should I worry?

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colie122 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 5 months ago (3 years, 4 months after post)

I wouldnt worry about that. One time small amour should be out in 3 days or so

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Gonzalez686 offline Verified User (1 year, 6 months) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 5 months ago (3 years, 4 months after post)

Whoo! Sure wish you replied earlier, I was stressing all day!!

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needjob11 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 3 months ago (3 years, 6 months after post)

I smoked three hits from a bong on sat night. Tuesday I was informed I had a random UA. I panicked and went and bought two home tests, one I took tuesday afternoon and it was negative. Then again on Wed. morning and it was also negative. I took the real one Wed. And havent heard anything yet. Its now Friday night. This is for probation. No calls are a good sign.

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kingrewin offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 2 months ago (3 years, 7 months after post)

Yall are worried o.o i smoked a chain of blunts id say about 12 of good high levels of thc , two days later random drug screen, but i didnt eat much the day of the drug screen and was drinkin alot of fluids, did not know i had a test, i took it and passed o.o n im a day to day smoker! (I do have medical reasons why i smoke , i prefer smoking over vikadins even thow it is not legal in my state yet!

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