Do they drug test at MEPS before you ship?

Do they drug test at MEPS before you ship?

You are required to take a drug test at MEPS on the actual ship day to Reception. While in Reception, you are also required to take a drug test before transitioning to Basic Combat Training. Once in the operational Army, drug tests are routine, random, announced, and unannounced.

How long does it take to get military drug test results?

How Long Does It Take for the Unit to Receive Test Results? Negative results are usually posted on the web portal for program managers within 1-3 day(s) from the time specimens are received at the lab. Positive results are usually posted on the portal within 3-5 days from the time specimens are received at the lab.

How does the MEPs drug test process work?

If you are familiar with urine drug screening procedure this may be very similar., The MEPS Drug test is performed almost identical to the standard UA (Urine Analysis). Once in the processing, you are asked a few standard questions by the technician then given a collection cup to fill with urine for testing.

When did MEPs drug test start on grasscity?

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Where are the MEPs locations in the United States?

There are currently 65 MEPS locations throughout the continental United States, Puerto Rico, Alaska and Hawaii. They are conducted in almost all continental states. MEPS facilities are considered military stations that are ran by members from all military branches. They are broken into Western Sector and Eastern Sector Battalions.

How is a GC / MS test done at the MEPs?

For example, the temperature strip is check as soon as you hand it off. A pH dipstick is dunked in, Creatine levels are tested then the sample is sealed and sent for GC/MS. For employment the GC/MS is normally done if initial screening shows traces of drug metabolites.

If you are familiar with urine drug screening procedure this may be very similar., The MEPS Drug test is performed almost identical to the standard UA (Urine Analysis). Once in the processing, you are asked a few standard questions by the technician then given a collection cup to fill with urine for testing.

Discussion in ‘ General ‘ started by Prometheus23, Jan 23, 2018 . Hey guys, new here… recently I’ve decided to go forth and enlist for the Army, all is good except the obvious…

There are currently 65 MEPS locations throughout the continental United States, Puerto Rico, Alaska and Hawaii. They are conducted in almost all continental states. MEPS facilities are considered military stations that are ran by members from all military branches. They are broken into Western Sector and Eastern Sector Battalions.

What do you need to know before going to MEPs?

The day before MEPS you will be asked to check into a near-by hotel and go over briefing on what will happen the next day, as well as what you can/cannot bring. Once you arrive at MEPS you will receive identification tags and complete identification processing. Early in the day you will be asked to take the ASVAB test.