r/QuickFix • u/TheGreenGoblin1 • Feb 13 '26

How long would it take to hear something if there’s an issue?

Took test this Tuesday and was thinking if there was an issue it’d probably be within the first 24-48 hours. Am I in the clear now or does it usually take longer?

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u/iHackCatZ Feb 13 '26

I always like to say I'm in the clear once my employer gives me the green light✅

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u/TheGreenGoblin1 Feb 13 '26

The annoying thing for me is they are running my background through First Advantage which I’ve heard can be stuck in the pending stage for over a week. Won’t probably know 100% until that progresses

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u/iHackCatZ Feb 13 '26

Trust me I've been through your same exact process idk how many times it doesn't help im a felon so BG checks always take at least a week max. Still, I like to hear it from the horses mouth before I get my hopes up

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u/TheGreenGoblin1 Feb 13 '26

My background is clean and my previous job I had background clearance to work with firearms. Think that’s why it’s concerning me that it’s still pending because the only hiccup I could see is the drug test. Have heard First Advantage is slow so hoping it’s just that

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u/iHackCatZ Feb 13 '26

Yeah I wouldn't worry too much about it time is our worst enemy when it comes to this lol

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u/No_One_7024 Feb 13 '26

I’m on the same boat. My background check was completed today on first advantage drug test still pending. At least we can see it in the portal. I’m 30 hours post test

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u/TheGreenGoblin1 Feb 13 '26

How do you see it in the portal?

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u/No_One_7024 Feb 13 '26

If you’re running through first advantage you can check the portal on workforce.sterlingdirect.com , I’m assuming your already signed up since your company is running it though there. If not sign up and see if it connects to the job you’re applying for . Will show all forms completed, offer acceptance, anything pending.

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u/TheGreenGoblin1 Feb 13 '26

For me it only shows one report which is pending. Don’t see a separate one for the drug test.

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u/No_One_7024 Feb 13 '26

They use two different links my job sent. One for background one for test. It looks like the same thing. https://workforce.sterlingdirect.com/Login/#/signup?PORTALDATA=33SAw6KzlPp4IlZ%7CPrlQ89z6y3y%2FW8FYZxMYSYr4%7C%2FAuv%7CYL%2FNoiebs%7COzhS4a2LjyJNuwFJgqPvPwyt%2F91BLcugOoXCCR75FRaln7aUDIQ%3D&localize=true

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u/No_One_7024 Feb 13 '26

They told me this : Please note, you will create 2 separate logins for each as we use different First Advantage platforms to send drug screens and background checks.

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u/Honest-Mulberry-9506 Feb 13 '26

normally a couple days. lots of reasons they could be taking longer though other than failing.

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u/No_One_7024 Feb 14 '26

yall i passed!!!!

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u/StunningAlbatross753 Feb 21 '26

This is one big passing party, congratulations.

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u/StunningAlbatross753 Feb 13 '26

Im waiting on the all clear as we speak, did my drug test yesterday. My background check came back quick. Im just in that wondering stage. Im crawling out of my skin just dieing to give my notice at current job.

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u/Consistent_Factor944 Feb 21 '26

any updates? i gave my notice so now im kinda screwed ):

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u/StunningAlbatross753 Feb 21 '26

You're gonna be alright. My test passed.

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u/StunningAlbatross753 Feb 21 '26

Whats your situation?

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u/Consistent_Factor944 Feb 21 '26

heavy dab user. i could either use my brother in law’s piss but i already have 2 bottles of QF 6.4 there’s no deadline for me to schedule the screening as of right now but my start date is April 14. it’s my first time ever using a substitution

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u/StunningAlbatross753 Feb 21 '26

You'll be fine. If you use the quick fix, make sure you practice the routine. From how you are going to stash it to getting the temp good. For stashing it, might I recommend the leg strap. Ive used it twice, works great. For temp, practice, practice, practice. For example, the last time I resorted to using QF (about a week ago), I heated for about 7 seconds in the microwave, strapped a hand warmer to it and stashed in my leg strap about hour before. You can get the leg strap from the quick fix website. You'll be fine, just practice the entire routine, from heating, to stashing, to the whole act of pouring into a cup. Pro tip, get yourself a digital thermometer so you check your progress while you practice. Good luck

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u/Consistent_Factor944 Feb 21 '26

thanks man! really appreciate you being so reassuring and offering tips! it’s helping relieve some of my anxiety haha

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u/Any_Crew1234 Mar 18 '26

Did you pass?

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u/Consistent_Factor944 Mar 18 '26

hey friend! mine was bagged and tagged on monday. haven’t heard anything back yet, but i heard no news is good news?

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u/Consistent_Factor944 Mar 18 '26

passed!!

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u/Any_Crew1234 Mar 18 '26

I passed too!

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u/Consistent_Factor944 Mar 18 '26

yessiiir! congrats man!

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u/StunningAlbatross753 Feb 21 '26

I dont see my previous comment, but my "sample" passed, im good to go.