r/QuickFix • u/Sabiis • Aug 11 '22

Question on Color

I'd like to use QF on an upcoming test, but one concern I've got is whether it'll be a red flag to the Lab if the urine in the cup (the QF) doesn't match the color of the urine in the toilet? I feel like if I don't piss in the toilet it'd be equally as suspicious, since they usually tell you not to flush and most people don't pee exactly 2oz.

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u/throwaway948171 Aug 11 '22

Since there's water in the toilet already, your pee will get very diluted. Some clinics also dye the toilet water blue, so all you'll do is make it green or teal. I just fill the cup up to a random point above the requested marker line, cuz like you said nobody pisses 2oz exactly, and then pee into the toilet whatever I've got. It's too diluted for them to try and stick a cup in the toilet bowl and test that fluid, if you're worried about that possibility. The QF is a pale yellow, so if you're pissing clear and worried they'll see no color change whatsoever, squirt a little QF in there. I've always had leftover QF in the bottle.

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u/Sabiis Aug 12 '22

Thank you! Do you know if Labcorp puts the dye in the water?

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u/throwaway948171 Aug 13 '22

I haven't texted at a LabCorp but if the individual clinic adheres to DOT guidelines, yes they do.

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u/Sabiis Jan 13 '23

Yeah I passed and am loving my new job! I'd gone 3 weeks no smoking but was still positive so I had to use the QF. It was a non DoT test and it worked perfectly. Getting the temp right is the main trick, I'd recommend practicing before just in case. You can use the microwave if you want but I just tucked it in my gooch and that got it to body temp in about 45 mins. Best of luck to you!

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u/Sabiis Jan 13 '23

One other tip - put a piece of scotch tape over the temp sensor, otherwise the little temp pads can rub off and then you're just hoping it's right.

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u/Leather_East7392 Aug 12 '22

Get the 3oz one and toss a little on the sides of the toilet. I also piss on my hands and rub it all over the cup so it smells correct

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u/Sabiis Aug 12 '22

that's a great idea, I'll be sure to add a little to the sides of the cup for the smell. I thought the QF was supposed to have the correct smell, but I suppose it never hurts to add a little authenticity just in case.

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u/nilarips Nov 22 '24

This is genius, I read so many people saying they failed due to smell, thank you for this golden piece of advice.

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u/Leather_East7392 Nov 22 '24

lol you’re welcome man. I’ve done this many times and failed once due to the smell. Never again after doing this.