Would they find antibiotics while screening?

[papuanewguineapig]

I just took azithromycin (which has a really long half life) and I want to know if I'm safe to screen or check in. Anyone happen to know?

[puntkicker]

Bump? This user has possibly the most creative username on here, and nobody would help them? 

While employers generally do the standard 5 or 7 whatever panel, one would think that being funded by the almost unlimited wealth of Big Pharma, these places would be doing a through check of what's in you. However, I've learned that no degree of cheapness can be underestimated from places like Ohio Clinical Trials, which doesn't even "splurge" on the cost of cable, amongst other things. That being said, rather than guess, I'd rather let some folks who have been in the game longer give you a more definitive answer.

[idoitforthepong]

I too must give props to that username...god willing asking a average lab rat where to find it on a map.

The short (barely scientific) answer is the antibiotic probably wont harm your check-in process (unless you admit to it of course). It likely wont be detected by the drug screen, though if it effects your labs in some other way is a possibility. Give yourself as much of a washout as possible before screening i would say, there's no use being scared about it and canceling a screening.

[control1]

Here is what you do....You know the half-life do the math. Half-life is 18 hrs/I took one pill=18hr...2 pills...etc.
That will = your washout period. I always add and extra day to be sure.
idiotforthepong is correct...MOST LIKELY will not be seen in labs...Don't say ANYTHING about it...give yourself washout period.. (100% cranberry juice water...etc) Go screen..

[veteran2]

The companies test for drugs of abuse, alcohol and nie. Many over the counter drugs contain traces of these drugs so you need to look up what you are taking. I have walked into a clinic and have taken natural products for a sore throat or acid reflux and have passed my drug screen.