Can I get a prescription from my doctor for a urine drug test? I quit smoking marijuana ~25 days ago. Before quitting I smoked once or twice everyday. I ordered some dipstick drug test off the internet and started testing my urine after 5 days of not smoking. About 7 days ago the tests started coming up negative. I'd like to get this confirmed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Can I ask my primary care physician for a prescription for one? If I do, will he get the results and report them to my insurance company?
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posted by anonymous
on May 20, 2013 -
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I have an upcoming job interview for a fairly sales-oriented position in business. Putting aside that I'm not sure I want the position yet and that in my eyes it counts against the company that they put stock in this sort of thing, the company is about to send me a personality test which they use as a strong hiring indicator. I would prefer to ace the test, whatever that means, and have my actual interview and position discussion determine hiring. How should I go about answering a test that I don't believe will be reflective of my personality?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 5, 2013 -
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How to deal with intense anxiety from stupid and risky sexual decisions in the (pretty) distant past?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 8, 2013 -
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Does it make sense for my doctor to tell me I don't need an HIV test, because I'm a heterosexual male and I only had unprotected sex with one person in the last 6 months?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 25, 2012 -
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I know that American employers conduct urine drug tests all the time, but what about Australian employers? I was recently offered a bank job in Sydney, and will have to undergo a "medical examination" before starting. The information sheet says nothing about drugs, but does mention a urine test. Will they test for cannabis, and if so, should a month (after pretty much semi-daily use) be long enough to be in the clear?
posted by anonymous
on Jun 4, 2011 -
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I'm unemployed and living in Philadelphia. I'd like to get an idea of how likely it is that I will have to pass a drug test in order to get a job.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 12, 2011 -
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I am crazy good at taking tests. How can I make some side money from this skill? Nothing illegal like taking tests for other people, obviously.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 9, 2010 -
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So, about 2 months ago I took some Phentermine, about 7 pills over the course of 2 weeks. I didn't have a prescription. I now have to take a hair test for a new job and bonus! if I test positive I will get reported to the authorities, mandatory.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 30, 2010 -
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I just had an offer for my absolute dream job at a large British bank in New York rescinded 2 days before I was to show up for work. I had signed all forms and passed the background check, but I came up as positive on the (
gc-ms urine) drug test for - of all things -
benzodiazepines. I have never taken a benzodiazepine and am posting anonymously so you know I have zero reason to lie.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 18, 2010 -
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I have received and studied a year-old key to a test that I am taking tomorrow, am I guilty of cheating?
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posted by anonymous
on May 11, 2010 -
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I have a question about being hired as a contractor for the Department of Justice and having to take a drug test.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 16, 2009 -
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I'm a nursing school student and I'm interested in testing out of as much school as I can.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 27, 2009 -
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When, if ever, is it reasonable to ask for a preemptive test? Given a family history of congestive heart failure I'm wondering how reasonable it is to reguest a MUGA or echocardiogram just to allay (or confirm) my own worries. I'm definitely already going to see a doctor, so I'm not asking for medical advice. I guess I am asking for perspective to help me frame my request with my physician.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 17, 2009 -
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How can I determine, with access to limited biological data, if my father is not who I thought he was?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 5, 2008 -
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In NYC: routine HIV testing that is anonymous (not "confidential"), uses saliva or a fingertip-prick (not a blood draw from the arm), and is free or very cheap -- those three things are musts -- that is in or close to the 5 boroughs? I don't need fast results; just looking for my usual periodic tests. This was easy and free in my former (smaller) city; am I just missing something in NYC?
posted by anonymous
on Jun 24, 2008 -
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My partner and I want to get herpes blood tests -- the cheaper, the better -- in New York.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 27, 2008 -
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I have an interview with a recruiter next week. I will have to take either a photoshop or illustrator test. What is normally on these tests? How hard are they? What format are they normally in (e.g., multiple choice or are you given a project to complete)? What are some more obscure things I should make sure I know before I walk in there?
Anonymous because people at work don't know I'm job hunting
posted by anonymous
on Jun 14, 2007 -
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I've got an interview this week where I'll have to take "a perl test". I haven't used perl for a few years and feel quite rusty. What's a good online resource for a refresher? (besides the Camel Book)
posted by anonymous
on Jan 3, 2005 -
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