1. Lab Based Urine Testing
Lab based urine testing is the tradition type of drug testing whereby the donor goes in to a collection site, provides a urine specimen which goes out to a lab, the results are then reported by a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO).  The lab performs the initial screen on the specimen and a GC/MS confirmation test if non-negative.  Turn around time is 24-48 hours on negatives and 47-72 hours on positives.  With lab testing, up to 15 panels of drugs of abuse can be tested.

2. On-Site Instant Urine Testing
This type of testing provides negative results in 5 minutes with the test performed just after the urine specimen is collected.  These devices can be stocked at the location for testing. Training is available for collection of the specimen and the testing process.  The on site instant test can also be performed at a collection facility similar to the lab based urine test.  All non-negative results must go to a lab for confirmation testing and results reviewed and reported by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).  With on-site instant urine testing, up to 10 panels of drugs of abuse can be tested.

3. Hair Follicle Testing
Hair follicle testing requires the donor to go in to a collection site, provide a hair specimen, which goes out to a lab, the results are then reported by a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO).  The lab performs an initial screen on the specimen and a GC/MS confirmation test if non negative.   Turnaround time is 24-48 hours on negatives and 48-72 hours on positives.  With hair testing, 5 panels of drugs of abuse will be tested.

4. Lab Based Oral Fluid Testing
Using Intercept, our oral fluid drug testing service, can detect the NIDA-5 drug panel (marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and PCP) which represent the most common drugs requested by employers for workplace drug testing.  The donor collects his or her own sample under direct visual supervision.  The donor places the collection pad in his or her cheek and gum for at least two minutes.  Once the absorbent collection pad is saturated, it is placed in a vial, the handle of the collection device is snapped off at the rim of the vial, the vial is sealed, and the donor initials the seal.  The entire process takes just 5 minutes.

The lab receives samples via overnight courier, tests them the day they arrive and reports negative results by early afternoon.  Positive results are confirmed, reviewed and reported within 72 hours of receipt.  Results are reviewed and reported by our Medical Review Officer.

5. Instant On-Site Oral Fluid Testing
On Site oral fluid testing detects recent drug use in oral fluids.  A special container splits the specimen, using half for immediate drug of abuse testing and storing the remaining sample for laboratory confirmation testing should the test show a non-negative result.  No sample handling is required, as the device is designed to collect, test, and store oral fluids in one container without handling the sample.  Even if laboratory confirmation is required, the container is ready for labeling, packaging and shipping.  Results are easy to understand and available in less than 15 minutes, there are no charts to compare or calculations to make.   With on site instant oral fluid testing, 6 panels of drugs of abuse can be tested (cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, methamphetamines – ecstasy, PCP and marijuana.)

6. Sweat Patch Testing
Another type of drug test consists of a ski patch that measures drugs and drug metabolites in perspiration.  The patch, which looks like a large adhesive bandages, is applied to the skin and worn for some length of time.  A gas-permeable membrane on the patch protects the tested area from dirt and other contaminants.  The sweat patch is sometimes used in the criminal justice system to monitor drug use by parolees and probationers, but so far it has not been widely used in workplaces or schools.

7. On-Site Alcohol Testing

DOTon site alcohol tests available using breath or saliva. Non-DOT tests also available using urine specimens.  A credit-card sized, disposable kit has everything you need for accurate point of contact alcohol test results.  No cumbersome and expensive equipment is needed.  There is no time spent training or calibrating equipment.  Any member of your staff can perform accurate tests just by following a simple process.  Results are easy to read and to understand.