Airline drug testing

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Cootre

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Can someone tell me what the airlines test for in their drug testing? I assume you are due for a drug testing either randomly or at periodic intervals and I am curious to know if they are testing just for illegal drugs, or also for over-the-counter type drugs?
 
Cootre said:
Can someone tell me what the airlines test for in their drug testing? I assume you are due for a drug testing either randomly or at periodic intervals and I am curious to know if they are testing just for illegal drugs, or also for over-the-counter type drugs?
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What drugs does DOT test for?DOT drug tests are conducted only using urine specimens. The urine specimens are analyzed for the following drugs/metabolites:• Marijuana metabolites/THC • Cocaine metabolites• Amphetamines(including methamphetamine, MDMA) • Opiates(including codeine, heroin (6-AM), morphine) • Phencyclidine (PCP)
 
Kingairer said:
*"Asking for a friend"
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Freecos said:
What drugs does DOT test for?DOT drug tests are conducted only using urine specimens. The urine specimens are analyzed for the following drugs/metabolites:• Marijuana metabolites/THC • Cocaine metabolites• Amphetamines(including methamphetamine, MDMA) • Opiates(including codeine, heroin (6-AM), morphine) • Phencyclidine (PCP)
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Some airlines test for more than the regulatory minimum substances, FYI.
 
Drug test? Sure, which ones do you want me to test? Are you sure this is legal, though?

Edit: first time I feel my avatar really pairs well with my post..
 
Freecos said:
What drugs does DOT test for?DOT drug tests are conducted only using urine specimens. The urine specimens are analyzed for the following drugs/metabolites:• Marijuana metabolites/THC • Cocaine metabolites• Amphetamines(including methamphetamine, MDMA) • Opiates(including codeine, heroin (6-AM), morphine) • Phencyclidine (PCP)
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So what happens if you get popped for codeine, but you have a script? Are you okay upon dr. proof, or do you get dinged for flying while on codeine?
 
Maximillian_Jenius said:
So what happens if you get popped for codeine, but you have a script? Are you okay upon dr. proof, or do you get dinged for flying while on codeine?
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If it's in your system you probably shouldn't be flying, yes...

"Pain Management - Typically centrally acting opioid narcotics such as Codeine, Actiq-Duragesic-Fentora (Fentanyl), Hysingla ER - Zohydro ER (Hydrocodone), Lorcet-Lortab- Norco-Vicodin (Hydrocodone & Acetaminophen), Dilaudid-Exalgo (Hydromorphone), Demerol (Meperidine), Dolophine-Methadose (Methadone), Astramorph-Avinza-Kadian-MS Contin-Ora-Morph SR (Morphine), OxyContin-Oxecta-Roxicodone (Oxycodone), Percocet-Endocet-Roxicet (Oxycodone and Acetaminophen), Targiniq ER (Oxycodone and Naloxone) and Nucynta (Tapentodol) are not acceptable to the FAA for flight-deck use. Pilots temporarily using these medications must provide ample documentation to demonstrate that an addiction is not present and that the condition for which they were prescribed is now satisfactorily resolved and does not require ongoing use of these medications."
Since the half life is 1-2 days, if it's detected, you've got some 'splainin' to do, Lucy.
 
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