A drug test result categorized as negative dilute indicates that while no drugs were detected above the established cutoff levels, the specimen’s creatinine and specific gravity levels are lower than normal. This suggests the urine sample is more watery than typical, possibly due to excessive fluid intake prior to the test. Such a result does not definitively prove an attempt to mask drug use, but raises suspicion that the individual may have tried to flush their system to lower drug concentrations below detectable thresholds.
Understanding the implications of this outcome is important because it impacts both the individual being tested and the entity requiring the test. For the individual, it may necessitate a retest, potentially causing inconvenience and anxiety. From the employer’s or legal entity’s perspective, a negative dilute result creates uncertainty. While not positive, it also isn’t a definitive confirmation of a drug-free status, leading to policy considerations about whether to accept the result, require a retest under stricter observation, or take other measures to ensure accurate assessment. Historically, this type of result was less common, but with increased awareness of drug testing procedures, individuals have explored methods to influence test outcomes, leading to a rise in dilute specimens.
