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I wanted to inquire about "Poppers" (Alkyl Nitrites) in pre employment drug screens. Do they show up?

Submitted: 584 days and 17 hours ago.

Category: Health

Value: $15

Status: CLOSED

Posted by Dr. Cawlfield 584 days and 13 hours ago.

Info Request

Would this be a standard pre-employment drug screen? Can you tell me for what company this drug screen is for?

583 days and 21 hours ago.

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Reply to Dr. Cawlfield's Post: I assume it is a standard drug screen. Either
urine or hair. One is for Marriott and other is for Fairmont hotels. I last used them 1 week ago and prior to that approx 3-4 days before that.

Accepted Answer

Thank you for the additional informaiton.

Alkyl Nitrites are not on a standard drug screen. The drugs that are tested for are amphetamines, cocaine, barbituates, benzodiazepines, alcohol, marajuana, and opiates. Alkyl Nitrites are not even a standard "add-on," although they can be detected by mass spectroscopy if it is specifically requested. There must be a high index of suspicion for this.

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Answered:	4/16/2008

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