LABORATORY BASED DRUG SCREENING Urine Drug Screening
Panels can be customized
Common panel coverage:
Amphetamines
Cocaine Metabolites
Marijuana Metabolites
Opiates*
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Propoxyphene
*In order to capture the synthetic opiates (hydrocodone, oxycodone, etc.) an expanded opiates panel must be added to the drug screen.
Detection Window- hours after use to max of 3 days.
Useful for Pre-Employment, Post-Accident, Random, Probable Cause/Suspicion
Average Turnaround Time: Negative within 24 hours; Positive within 72 hours*.
Oral Fluids Drug Screening
Non invasive
Administered onsite
Can be witnessed by a manager
Detection Window – hours after use to no more than 36 hours*
Useful for Pre-Employment, Post-Accident, Random, Probable Cause/Suspicion
Average Turnaround Time: Negative within 24 hours; Positive within 72 hours*.
Hair Follicle Testing
Typically includes basic 5 drug panel
Detection Window – 3 days to no more than 90 days*
Useful for Pre-Employment only
Average Turnaround Time: 48-72 hours*.
INSTANT DRUG SCREENING Onsite Instant Urine Drug Tests Instant Test products are pre-screening tools which are useful when there are no collection sites available. All positive results should be followed up with a lab based drug screen.
Breath Alcohol Testing
Required for DOT regulated programs
Detection Window - minutes after use to a few hours*
Useful for Initial, Probable Cause, Post Accident, Confirmation
