What happens if I walk out on a drug test?

I’m curious about what happens if you walk out on a drug test, especially if the sample is adulterated. I did this seven months ago but never heard back from anyone about it. Now I’m worried since I just got a job offer that requires a drug test. Will my past incident affect me?

That’s a tough situation. It sounds like you haven’t heard anything, which might be a good sign, but it’s hard to know for sure.

Arlo said:
That’s a tough situation. It sounds like you haven’t heard anything, which might be a good sign, but it’s hard to know for sure.

Yeah, I haven’t been employed since then, so I’m not sure if it’s on my record. I just want to know if it’ll come back to haunt me now.

@Parker
Totally get that. You might want to check if that incident is in a clearinghouse or something. It could be reported there.

You could try contacting the testing facility or your old employer to ask about your record without bringing up the incident directly.

Galen said:
You could try contacting the testing facility or your old employer to ask about your record without bringing up the incident directly.

I was thinking that, but I’m worried they might mark me negatively if I remind them about it.

@Parker
That’s a valid concern. It’s a gamble, but you might want to weigh the risk of not knowing against asking.

Since your past test was negative and you didn’t get any follow-up, that might work in your favor. But yeah, they could still pull up the record.

Maddox said:
Since your past test was negative and you didn’t get any follow-up, that might work in your favor. But yeah, they could still pull up the record.

I hope it helps. I really need this new job, and I just want to make sure I’m not a risk.

DOT regulations are strict, so even if they test you again, it might be just a formality if your last test was clean.

Ellis said:
DOT regulations are strict, so even if they test you again, it might be just a formality if your last test was clean.

I understand. I guess it’s good to know they might not hold it against me if everything goes well this time.

Also, keep in mind that laws differ by state. In Texas, you may have the right to request access to your records, but Louisiana doesn’t allow this.

Ripley said:
Also, keep in mind that laws differ by state. In Texas, you may have the right to request access to your records, but Louisiana doesn’t allow this.

That’s interesting. I’m in Louisiana now but applying for jobs in Texas. I’ll have to look into that.

@Parker
Definitely check the Texas Workforce Commission. They have info on employee rights regarding access to records.