What Kind of Drug Test Does TSA Use? Generally, the Transportation Security Administration uses five-panel urine (pee) drug tests for all applicants applying for a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) job. In some cases, they may also use a breath alcohol test and hair follicle drug tests for existing TSA workers.
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The tests given to flight crews are standard DOT (Department of Transportation) testing schemes. They are urine tests and must be collected by DOT-trained individuals.
You are strongly encouraged to review your company policy. Violation of your airline's rules may lead to disciplinary action. You may also be permanently barred from working as a flight attendant if you violate the DOT testing standards.
The TSA drug tests are highly accurate, but they're not 100% accurate. Several things can affect the accuracy of these tests, including: The amount of urine you gave.
A routine part of the FAA medical exam is a urinalysis to check for sugar or protein, indicators of possible diabetes or kidney disease. Even as a commercial pilot participating in the DOT/FAA drug testing program, a drug test is done independent of an aviation medical examination.