I know this is late but I tested positive for THC after preliminary tests and labs for over 3 weeks after taking 1 pull off an HHC cart.
This is interesting, a bit uncommon, but not unheard of. Seems results come out a few different ways. I’d say 50-60% pass their test, so I gave it some good thought and here’s what I think.
#1. Negative on dip stick and passing the lab, with zero positives at any time
#2. Positive on dip stick for only 24 hours but then passing 48 later, while passing the lab.
#3. Positive on the dip stick and positive at the lab several days to 30 days after last use.
#4. Inordinate amounts of time (I.e 90 days) for the above.
So, I believe #1 is thanks to brands like Moonwalkr and Bearly Legal, who do not include any other THC cannabinoids in their HHC. I have noticed both brands are mentioned for passing both stick and lab, with Bearly Legal getting the most shoutouts due to its popularity.
I think #2. is because CBN is frequently found in small amounts, per some COAs. Basically, no THC cannabinoids present, but a small amount of CBN would produce a positive dip stick test for maybe 1 or 2 days…..however, a lab confirmation WILL rule out a THC positive in this case.
The point I’m making is ensure they have a COA from an acredited 3rd party lab, and most importantly, make sure the COA shows ZERO (ND) for Delta 8/9/10. Even trace amounts can fuck you over and I’ll explain why (since Pure HHC is likely to pass a drug test).
For #3, it’s almost certainly the trace THCs. The thing is some companies use a full spectrum blend……and some just don’t care enough to remove the Delta-8 residue (aka being cheap for profiteering). I think most fall into the former though, basically believing HHC with trace THCs give more bang for buck. The problem is that if you enough trace THC in your system, it could easily fail you! Add to that that there is a *theory* saying that If you are within a stones throw of 50ng/ml, the HHC could have an additive effect, and put you over 50ng/ml. Here’s the rub. A MS-lab confirmation should rule out a positive for THC……..IFFFFF your Delta-9 COOH metabolite is below the 15ng cutoff threshold. Most, but not all, businesses and courts perform confirmation tests, but some looking to save a few pennies might not. If it fails confirmation, it’s most likely because the THC itself was too high, HHC has more molecular difference to Delta-9 than say Delta-8, and HHC turns into a hydroxy metabolite, rather than a COOH one, lol.
For #4, I hate to say it, but bad product! I’ve seen reports of people having quite like 120 days and cannot get a clean test. I think there’s something going on, like a *fucked up* improperly made version of HHC or something. I think this might of been what happened to you. Just my views.
Overall, I would say HHC is notably *easier* to pass a drug test with than D-8 or D-10, but due to variables, I would say easier doesn’t imply nearly always. Just that it’s a safer risk if you have to drug test.