Urine sample

[UnAnswerd]

Does anyone know what exacly they're testing for as far as the 3rd-class medical? I forgot that I had taken some Claritin allergy tabs maybe a week prior to the exam. I don't use them often, just once in a while. Any chance this will show up??? Or, is everything fine once you are issued the certificate???

 

[flyifrvfr]

For a third class medical the examiner is only looking for blood and excess sugar in your urine. The AME discards your urine after this test. It is up to perspective employers to be DOT compliant and have you drug tested before employment.

 

[UnAnswerd]

For a third class medical the examiner is only looking for blood and excess sugar in your urine. The AME discards your urine after this test. It is up to perspective employers to be DOT compliant and have you drug tested before employment.

I see. So technically I could have smoked a whole lot of weed for weeks before the exam, and would have passed???

 

[Gulfstream 200]

A single OTC antihistamine is authorized by the FAA for pilots when flying, if they have previously tested the medication and do not have any side effects. This antihistamine, Claritin, was formerly available by prescription only. It is the same medication as the prescription formulation Clarinex. See a summary of its effectiveness in the American Family Physician article, Desloratadine for Allergic Rhinitis (Nov 1, 2003).

The over-the-counter products such as chlorpheneramine (Clortrimaton, CTM) and diphenhydramine (Benadryl) found in many commercial products cause drowsiness. They are not permitted by the FAA and a pilot should wait at least twice as long as the dosing recommendation after the last dose to fly. For example, if the directions read take every six hours", the pilot should wait at least twelve hours after the last dose before considering flying. These medications may have subtle adverse effects for much longer in some individuals. Chronic treatment with over the counter antihistamines requires a 24 hour wait after the last dose before flying, according to the FAA Guide for Aviation Medical



stop sweating about the claritin and lay off the weed, that $hit makes you stupid.

 

[flyifrvfr]

Pretty much. The AME is not looking for drugs, you can tell this by the fact that the urine sample doesn't go to a lab. The doctor merely puts a color coded dip in your urine and looks for the color changes. If there is blood, the pink color shows up. I don't know the color for sugar though. A high sugar content means diabetes is possible.

 

[UnAnswerd]

Thank you both for the info. And no, I don't smoke weed.

 

[flyifrvfr]

Darn, I was going to ask you for a blunt. On second thought maybe I shouldn't ask you or I will find myself in the penalty box. The moderators lack a sense of humor and find everything I say is offensive.

 

[Wankel7]

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[Tarzan]

Thank you both for the info. And no, I don't smoke weed.

So what then? Coke? Meth? Questions like that sound awefully suspect because if your not taking anything illegal, whats the prob? You really think you'll lose your mediacl because you took some Sudafed, come on.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

Thank you both for the info. And no, I don't smoke weed.

denial / short term memory loss is a sure sign!
lay off the ghanga Marley, employers test for that $hit.

having those peanut butter munchie cravings at 0300? yeah.....

 

[UnAnswerd]

So what then? Coke? Meth? Questions like that sound awefully suspect because if your not taking anything illegal, whats the prob? You really think you'll lose your mediacl because you took some Sudafed, come on.

Give me a break. I was aware that certain medications were banned by the FAA, and I had no idea what they were testing the urine for. It was a ligitmate question.

 

[UnAnswerd]

PM me sometime if anyone wants to shoot up some narcotics and snort a few lines!!!

 

[Kream926]

if it was a drug test they'll tell ya. you have to sign a bunch of forms and sign the sticker seal they put on the container. im no lawyer but i do believe that it may be illigal to take a drug test without your knowledge of it

 

[FN FAL]

So what then? Coke? Meth? Questions like that sound awefully suspect because if your not taking anything illegal, whats the prob? You really think you'll lose your mediacl because you took some Sudafed, come on.

A person has a right to know what they are being tested for and what the consequences of that testing will be.

You're under the assumption that the government is always honest and that people shouldn't ask questions.

http://www.bostonphoenix.com/boston/news_features/other_stories/documents/03315252.asp

Lots of people have been racking up time in prisons because of faulty and negligent prosecution in crimes...some have even been executed. I think unanswered's glib remark was just a joke. He just wanted to know what everyone else has a right to know.

 

[Tarzan]

My apologies then. When I was in the military, the only folks that got worked up about the whiz quiz later wound up with UCMJ actions due to hot tests. Generally when there is something to hide people get spooked and start asking questions. Those guys always raised an eyebrow with me and it turned out to be for the right reason.

In regards to the "banned" medications, aren't those just during flight or prior too use? The FAA doesn't want you to use antihistamines because they make one drowy or groggy which can make for an impaired pilot. Wasn't aware there were any banned for use anytime though.