Blood Drug Testing

When I go for my yearly physical can my doctor do a urine/blood drug test?

I'm 16 and i have to get have a physical to play sports at my high school. Is a drug test part of the normal yearly physical from the urine sample they take? Can they do a drug test without telling me?

Public Comments

1. Of course they can.
2. By law they have to tell you or your legal gaurdians that they are doing a drug test. you have to ask for them to do it specifically. all out of the ordinary tests that they do, eg std's, hiv, drug tests etc you have to ask for. they will not do them with out telling you first.
3. What's the matter kid, hittin' the bong a bit? If they were going to do a drug test, they'd tell you. Plus, you'd have to sign something giving the doctor the right to tell the school about your physical results. If you're really worried, drink lots of water or go to a head shop and pick up a product called Extra Clean. You'll be alright.
4. I played football for 8 years in grade school through high school. A Urine/blood test is not a part of a "Sports Physical" Exam. I had to go to my own doctor for my physicals. If the highschool provides the physcian for the physical at the location you chances are higher that you may get drug tested. What will tip you off if they will be drug testing is the forms you have to fill out. If there is a release form for doing a drug test then the chances are much higher that you will get a urine test. I don't judge those who may use drugs but please do not use steroids or Human growth hormone. It's not safe for you or the other players on the field.