How do we test?

We offer in-house immunoassay urine and saliva drug screening. With this technology, we are able to offer results within five minutes of when the sample was taken. On-site (instant) drug testing is an exceptionally easy and reliable way to test employees and/or potential employees and get immediate results.

Additionally, we offer lab-based oral fluid (saliva) and hair testing. These methods must be sent to the laboratory for the initial and confirmation screenings. The results are usually available in 3-5 business days.

We send all non-negatives to a SAMHSA-certified lab for confirmation and can have all positives reviewed by a Medical Review Officer if you wish.

We have the ability to test for THC (Marijuana), Cocaine, MDMA (Ecstasy), Oxycodone, Propoxyphene (Darvon), Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Opiates (narcotics), Methadone, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, PCP, Tricyclic Antidepressants, and Alcohol.

Specific Methodologies

• Urine drug testing
  This is the most practical and widely-used method of drug detection, as most drugs are detectable in the urine for 1-7 days. We have found that urine testing is best used for random and follow-up testing when the individual does not know they are going to be tested.

• Oral fluid/saliva testing
  Saliva testing is a newer methodology and has a shorter window of detection than urine testing. It is most useful in post-accident and reasonable suspicion testing to determine recent drug use (1-2 days).

• Hair drug testing
  Hair testing provides an extended view of long-term drug use. Normally, this type of testing can detect substances in the last three months, but not recent use. Hair testing is excellent for pre-employment.

• DNA/Paternity testing
  When there is a question concerning who the father is, paternity testing is the answer. Using a non-invasive buccal swab, the check cells are scraped and sent to the lab for testing. The test may include mother, father, and child or just father and child. The confidential results are back in less than one week.