How much privacy an I entitled to for my perscription (adderall) at a urinary screen related to employment?

I am to take a drug test for employment in a few days. I have a legitimate perscription for Adderall, but chose to not tell most people about this or my ADHD due to the varing opinions, many of which are negative. The test will be given at a lab, and I know that I have to let the lab people know about my perscription. I prefer to keep my privacy about this matter as much as I can. Do I have the right to have my medications be private from my employer? Also, does the lab have an obligation to tell my employers all information, includint that I tested positive for methamphedimine but that I had a perscription for it? I would love to hear from people who know the laws about this matter or those whom have had an experience that they know from. Thank you!

How much privacy an I entitled to for my perscription (adderall) at a urinary screen related to employment?
I administer drug testing for employers. If the test were to come back positive for amphetamines, the result will go to a Medical Review Officer (MRO). If it's positive for m-amp, the specimen will go thru additional testing to determine whether it's an Rx or crystal (the test differentiates the d %26amp; l isomers). The MRO's role is to determine whether or not there is a valid medical explanation for the positive result (i.e. valid prescription). The result is then reported accordingly. The employer does not have the right to know what medications you're taking, only that the test went to the MRO for review. This is considered protected medical information and thus falls under HIPAA.
Reply:You're going to test positive for amphetamines so I would suggest you advise the lab and your HR department before hand.





You don't have to go into a long explanation, just let them know it's on prescription.
Reply:Tell the people at the lab about it but do not stop there bring in your prescription bottle so they can verify the info. I take Concerta for AD/HD and had to take a drug test they did not tell my employer since I was on it for a medical condition and had a prescription. I would call the lab and ask in general terms what they need as proof for prescriptions that might show up on the test.
Reply:I've had a few drug tests in my time and I'm on prescription barbiturates for epilepsy (very old drug but it still works). Anyway, I've never had a problem. Some tests can isolate the prescription meds. The one time they didn't in my experience, the lab merely confirmed the prescription with the pharmacy and did not pass on any details to my new employer. In fact, I don't think they are allowed to if you pass the test.
Reply:Pre-employment screenings are limited to a specific list of drugs, including hallucinogens, narcotics, amphetamines and THC. When you go for your test, they will give you a piece of paper specifying what you are being tested for. I can assure you your Adderall will not show up. If you have a prescription for a substance that will be detected by the test, it will be excluded.





As for your employer not finding out what medications you're on, you have no privacy. If you become part of a group insurance plan through your employer, the employer will have full access to your medical records. If not, an employer can purchase access to your complete medical records.





Get used to it, privacy no longer exists, except as a fond memory.





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Reply:You need to tell them you are taking it and why, if you don't tell they will believe you were hiding something.