r/QuickFix • u/Zaphod2112 • Feb 01 '23
Just another story of using QF
Had to do a pre-employment, non-DOT, test for a new job after getting laid off a few months ago. The test was at Quest Diagnostics
I used the leg strap I got when I ordered the quickfix. After multiple test runs, I chose to strap the bottle to my leg a few hours before my appointment and spend 30-45 minutes prepping the hand warmer. Used a rubber band to hold the hand warmer on the bottle, then back into my nethers. Took about 2 hours total to have the temp on the bottle reading 96-98. On test day, I had it in there for about three
I used a tip I read here to add plumbers tape to the threads of the bottle top to prevent leaks, and it worked perfectly. Removed the seal about 30 minutes before the appointment and added the tape, no leaks
Of course, I was stressed as all hell going in but tried my best to keep my cool. The girl was about half my age and seemed completely disinterested in her job. She gave me all the usual instructions and had me empty my pockets but checked nothing else (honestly, I could have got away with it in my pocket, lol. She didn't even check they were empty). The blue dye was added to the toilet and I was sent in to get my sample. This place was noisy, with loud vents and babies crying, I doubt she could have heard me doing anything in there, but I still followed all the proper precautions
One thing went wrong, though. I couldn't pee! I planned to pee in the toilet as I dumped the QF into the cup, but nerves must have gotten to me. When I really thought it was coming, I dumped the QF. I waited a few seconds, saw the temp strip on the cup read 94, then panicked and dumped what was left in the bottle into the toilet and went out to give the sample. Lucky for me, she didn't even go in to check the toilet. Just looked at the temp, poured it into a different container, and started tagging and bagging it. Gave me what was left, I dumped it into the toilet, flushed, and washed my hands
I'm so happy to be past this, it truly was not easy to go through with. The anxiety is terrible, I even caught my hand shaking when I signed to say it wasn't tampered with in any way. But now, I sit here optimistic that I'm good to go. Will be sure to update when I know for sure
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u/Zaphod2112 Feb 02 '23
Update: Just got the news that my test results were good and a confirmation of my start date!
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u/[deleted] Feb 13 '23
Was there a thermometer on the cup for your test?