Are over the counter drug tests as good as the ones hospital use?

Question

My husbang stopped smoking weed 30 days ago. He was an everyday smoker. He had to take a drug test to get a new job and we bought him an over the counter one from Walgreens that he passed right away. Are the ones hospitals use comparible?

Answer 1

The sensitivity will probably be about the same, i.e. if the simple test didn't pick it up, the hospital one probably won't either. I  say 'probably' because they lab tests are a lot more reliable. His chances are pretty good though

Answer 2

There are different types of urine drug screens that can be used, the first is inexpensive and results are fast.  Many companies doing pre-employment will send out a sample that comes back inconclusive from the initial test for a more sensitive test.  If he was just having a urine drug screen at the hospital for another reason, they probably will not send it out.

Marijuana is stored in fat cells, so if you are overweight, it will take longer to leave your system completely, however, regardless, 30 days is generally sufficient time to pass a urine drug screen. Good luck to your husband.

Answer 3

Don't drink too much of anything before the test or it will come back diluted.

Answer 4

he will be ok. the pharmacy drug tests are very reliable. besides 30 days is enough time for him to get clean, even if he is was an everyday smoker.

Answer 5

i think the hospital will run a much better test, guess no new job if he smokes every day, must be deeply in his system