If you have recently urinated into a cup, you should read this information.
The Military Times has uncovered concerning issues within the military’s urinalysis laboratories that question the validity of positive results for service members in all branches. Gunnery Sgt. Rory Hirst, a decorated marine, had his conviction overturned by an appeals court due to significant flaws in the handling of his urine sample. The investigation revealed sloppy practices at the urinalysis laboratory, including mishandling of samples and failure to adhere to strict protocols. These lapses raise serious concerns about the reliability of positive drug results, which could end careers and have severe legal consequences.
The article details that laboratory technicians were decertified for numerous reasons, including reporting false positives, incorrectly labeling steroid batches, failing to conduct quality control, making critical errors during sample review, deliberately destroying important documents, demonstrating patterns of careless work, mishandling samples, and many others. Given these findings, it is crucial to understand that "popping hot" on a drug test may not be as definitive as it appears.
Therefore, if you face a positive drug result, seek legal counsel immediately. An experienced attorney can help you scrutinize the test results and uncover the truth. Request documentation, including all records of the test, including the chain of custody and laboratory procedures. Challenge the evidence. Remember that you have the right to a fair process.
These findings in this Military Times article underscore the systemic issues in lab testing procedures and false positives when it comes to popping hot on a drug test. Therefore, if you do fail a drug test, consider getting re-tested, BUT do not do it at a DoD facility. Go to a private facility and pay for the hair test, and keep those documents to give to your attorney.
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