diff --git a/compiler/tests/testutils.py b/compiler/tests/testutils.py
index eaac38e2..99d534d0 100644
--- a/compiler/tests/testutils.py
+++ b/compiler/tests/testutils.py
@@ -51,9 +51,9 @@ class openram_test(unittest.TestCase):
             drc_result=verify.run_drc(a.name, tempgds, extract=True, final_verification=final_verification)
 
             # Always run LVS if we are using magic
-            if "magic" in OPTS.drc_exe:
+            if "magic" in OPTS.drc_exe or drc_result == 0:
                 lvs_result=verify.run_lvs(a.name, tempgds, tempspice, final_verification=final_verification)
-            
+                
             # Only allow DRC to fail and LVS to pass if we are using magic
             if "magic" in OPTS.drc_exe and lvs_result == 0 and drc_result != 0:
                 #zip_file = "/tmp/{0}_{1}".format(a.name,os.getpid())