There is another possible outcome when you take a home test of your urine sample.  This would be an invalid result.  This is not common but it does occur.  There are a few possible reasons for this result.  First, the testing device that you have used may be old and outdated.  Deterioration does occur so you should be sure to use a new or relatively new urine drug test strip.  For something as important as employment, parole, custody battle or just keeping your current job you should leave nothing up to chance.  Don’t try to cut corners because home test strips are not that expensive and the alternative could cost you a lot more.

Another reason for receiving an invalid result would be using the home test strip improperly.  There are more ways than one to screw up your home test.  By inserting the dip strip too far into the sample and going past the designated area for testing this may ruin the test strip.  I have also had someone call in to tell me that their hand got all wet when they held the strip over the toilet and urinated on it. In this instance that person would fail the drug test and the intelligence test.  READ THE DIRECTIONS! I can’t emphasize that enough.

An invalid test result would mean that you should retest immediately with another test strip.  If no color band shows up in the Control Zone (the band that is marked with “C”) then this would indicate that the test strip was bad or that the test was administered improperly.  Don’t take any chances. Test yourself!

(To Be Continued)