• Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug Screen Testing
  This screen uses a urine specimen for five drugs: Opiates, PCP, Ampethamines, Marijuana, and Cocaine. A DOT-approved chain of custody form (link) is used during the collection process. A split sample is collected and both specimens are sent to a SAMHSA-certified laboratory for testing.

  Medical Review Officer (MRO) Review
  According to regulations of the DOT (and many states), drug screens must be reviewed by an MRO. An MRO is a licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) with a history of substance abuse diagnostic work. During the review, the doctor may contact and speak directly with the donor to verify medication history. This service is also available for non-DOT testing when requested.

• Non-DOT Drug Screen Testing
  This 5-panel screen uses a urine specimen to test for five drugs: Opiates, PCP, Ampethamines, Marijuana, and Cocaine. This test may be expanded to a 10-panel screen which also includes: Propoxyphene, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, and Tricyclic Antidepressants. Additionally, a urine alcohol (ethyl) screen may be added.
• Post Accident Drug/Alcohol Testing (DOT and non-DOT)
  An employee who is involved in an on-the-job accident (vehicular or otherwise), which may have involved human error and may have caused a fatality, injury, or property damage, may be tested for drugs and/or alcohol using either a saliva or urine specimen.
• Pre-Employment Testing
  A candidate for employment must pass a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition for employment. This test can be administered: 1) as part of the application process, before an offer of employment is made; or 2) as part of the hiring process, after an offer is made but before the employee begins work. A hair sample is an excellent specimen choice for this test.
• Random Drug/Alcohol Testing
  The testing of employees who are chosen using a "neutral-selection" basis without advance notice. This is accomplished when an employer chooses a specific percentage of participants to be tested from the total number of employees. Those chosen, using a blind computer-generated selection process along with a small number of alternatives, will be drug tested with no advanced notice. Random urine testing is an excellent choice to help ensure a substance-free workplace.
• Reasonable Suspicion/Cause Drug/Alcohol Testing
  The "cause" required is an objective, factual, individualized basis for testing, such as when an employee's behavior or physical appearance suggests use or possession of drugs and/or alcohol. This may also include alcohol on the breath, unusually slurred speech, lapses in performance, inability to respond to questions and physical symptoms of alcohol or drug influence. Either urine or saliva may be used for testing.
• Date-Rape Testing
  Date Rape drugs are hypnotics, sedatives and other types of medications that cause a person to have lapses in memory; loss of motor control, consciousness and/or inhibitions; and slurred speech. Many times the pills are slipped into beverages. When mixed with alcohol, the effects of these drugs intensify.

  Testing Specimens may include:

  • Urine (up to 5 days after the incident)
  • Hair (collected 10–14 days after the incident minimum)
  • Suspected glass or container in which the alleged drug was placed

  Basic Date Rape Panel:

  • Ketamine
  • GHB
  • Rohypnol

  Comprehensive Date Rape Panel:

  • Basic Date Rape Panel, plus:
  • Other Hypnotics, Sedatives and Over-The-Counter Medications
• Nicotine Testing
  There are two ways to test for nicotine. One is an instant test (using a urine specimen) with results in five minutes. The second test measures quantitative nicotine levels and is sent to a laboratory. This test can be used for a more in-depth study and can be performed using either a urine or hair specimen. These results are usually available within a week.
• Steroid Testing
  Anabolic steroids are a class of hormones related to testosterone, a hormone significant in males. Steroids affect the development of cells and muscles, as well as masculine traits. More importantly are the health consequences associated with steroid use, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, acne and liver damage. The use of steroids is banned by all major sporting agencies.

  Anabolic Steroid Panel (urine only)

  • Nandrolone (-glucuronide)
  • Oxandrolone (-glucuronide)
  • 17-a-Methyltestosterone (-glucuronide)
  • Methenolone (-glucuronide)
  • Methandrostenolone
  • Boldenone (-glucuronide)
  • Trenbolone (-glucuronide)
  • Stanozolol (-glucuronide)
  • Fluoxymesterolone (-glucuronide)
  • Androstenedione (-glucuronide)
  • Mesterolone (-glucuronide)
  • Norethandrolone (-glucuronide)

Contact MSDT to help you gather all the facts. Call us at 901.320.9295 or click here.

Heavy Metals Exposure Tests

Certain heavy metals are essential to good health, such as selenium and magnesium. The term "heavy metals" also includes arsenic, hexavalent chromium (chromium-6), lead, cadmium and mercury, to name a few. You can get too much of a good thing, and with heavy metals, it can be toxic. Testing specimens may include urine, saliva, hair and nails.

What makes a person more susceptible to heavy metal exposure?

• Working in certain positions and industries, including but not limited to:
  • Welding/Grinding
  • Commercial and Industrial Painting
  • Smelting
  • Oil and Gas Refining
  • Electroplating
  • Aircraft Production
  • The Military
• The environment
• Exposure to lead-based paint or lead pipes
• Smoking
• Certain liver or blood diseases

MSDT offers a wide array of individual heavy metal tests and panels. Contact MSDT to help you gather all the facts. Call us at 901.320.9295 or click here.

• Unknown Substance Analysis (for an object)
  An unknown substance analysis is performed on an object to identify the contents. These objects can be things such as: unknown pills, powders or other substances suspected to be a drug or an unknown stain or specimen that needs to be identified as biological or not.
• Unknown Poison and Toxin Scan (for a person)
  An unknown poison and toxin scan screens for and confirms the presence of unknown chemicals, poisons and toxins in a human being such as: pesticides, paints, organic exposure chemicals, painting or cleaning products, rodent poison, volatiles and inhalants. Since over 600 poison and toxin screens are available, please contact MSDT for assistance if you suspect poisoning or toxic exposure. Testing specimens may include urine, saliva, hair and nails.

MSDT is the expert in identifying questionable substances. Contact MSDT to help you gather all the facts. Call us at 901.320.9295 or click here.

• DNA/Paternity Testing
  DNA testing is often used to determine paternity in connection with child custody cases. When there is a question concerning the father of the child, paternity testing is the answer. Using a non-invasive buccal swab, the cheek 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 3 days.
• DNA/Forensic Testing (on an object)
  A DNA/Forensics analysis is performed on an object in order to identify the DNA make-up. Typical items used for testing are: garments, toothbrushes, cigarette butts, drinking glasses, and hairbrushes. The DNA extracted from the object is then tested against the buccal swabs of the individual for comparison.
• Pregnancy Testing
  An instant test method is used for determining pregnancy using a urine specimen. The results are delivered in five minutes or less. At MSDT we recommend that if your results are positive, you should get a confirmation test from your doctor. While the instant screen is 98% accurate, verification by your doctor is always recommended.