DRUG TEST OVERVIEW
WHAT IS A DRUG TEST? :
A drug test checks for indications of one or more illicit or prescription substances in a sample of your urine, blood, saliva, or hair.
WHAT DOES A DRUG TEST LOOK FOR? :
Usually, it involves testing for a wide variety of substances, including marijuana, cocaine, opiates, AMP, and more.
BENEFITS OF A DRUG TEST
Ensuring that employees have a safe workplace.
Lower healthcare expenses for employees.
Complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
Reduced turnover, accidents, downtime, absenteeism, and theft.
Improvements in productivity, performance, and morale among employees.
METHODS OF TESTING
URINE
HAIR
BLOOD
SALIVA
REASONS YOU MAY TEST FOR
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Many employers need potential employees to pass a drug test before beginning a new job. Any employer may administer drug tests as long as they follow the state’s laws.
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Drug testing at random always comes unexpectedly. prior to the test, individuals are unaware they are being tested. A random selection procedure is used to enroll a certain number of individuals in the drug testing program by an employer or Third Party Administrator (TPA) like Precision Mobile Testing. One of the most effective measures available to companies for preventing drug and alcohol usage at work is having a random drug testing policy.
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Finding out whether alcohol or drugs contributed to the accident is the major goal of drug testing following a car accident.
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Reasonable suspicion testing is frequently used by employers who have a thorough policy on drug testing as part of their drug-free working program. Employers must record factual evidence that would indicate to a reasonable person that the employee is under the influence and in violation of company policy. More than one manager or supervisor should conduct a firsthand observation as soon as an employee is suspected of being under the influence.
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Drug tests are regularly scheduled and often administered to people at various times throughout the year.
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Employees who have previously tested positive for illegal substances or who have violated the company's drug and alcohol policy are subject to follow-up drug testing. Drug testing for return to duty is frequently conducted alongside follow-up testing.
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Typical circumstances in which a judge might require drug testing include: Criminal Cases: For those convicted of drug-related offenses, the court may require drug testing as a condition of probation or parole.
THE DRUG TEST PROCESS
URINE: You will urinate into a clean container that is provided for collecting urine samples. A nurse or technician may need to verify that the urine sample came from you by having you give it in their presence.
HAIR: A few hair strands are taken from the participant's head, near to the scalp, for a hair drug test. To avoid leaving any obvious signs, the hair is often removed at the back of the head, near the neck. Following collection, each hair sample is tested for drug use.
BLOOD: A phlebotomist will take a tiny amount of blood from a vein in your arm or hand to use as a blood sample.
The supplier will submit the sample to a lab for analysis after collecting it.