What does a negative test result mean?
A negative result does not guarantee the absence of drugs, only that the specific drugs tested were either not present or may be below our ability to detect the drugs. If an employee admits to substance abuse, we recommend an evaluation by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) as part of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). A repeat urine drug test or hair drug test may also be indicated.
A negative test result means that no HIV antibodies were found in your blood. Because there is a delay of up to six months between the point of exposure and when antibodies are detected, a negative test does not necessarily mean that you have not been exposed to HIV. If you have had unprotected sex or shared needles during the past six months you should get tested again in three to six months. Even if you get a negative result, if you have already been exposed to HIV you are capable of infecting others. 9. Should I be tested? There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to be tested for HIV. Because of the many challenges facing people with HIV who are incarcerated, whether or not to be tested is a different question for someone in prison that for someone outside. One factor to consider is how long you will be in prison. If you will not be in for a very long time you might want to consider waiting until after your release. There are many outside services available to HIV-po
