Downey, California Drug Testing Locations
"Need A Test, Choose The Best"
Our Drug Testing centers in Downey, CA provide same day drug testing services and we have convenient hours for employers and individuals needing a drug or alcohol test. All of our Downey, California drug testing centers are available for urine drug testing, hair drug testing, Breath and ETG alcohol testing and we are dedicated to providing our testing services in a friendly and confidential manner. Testing for Employment, DOT, Court Ordered, Family, Personal.
Drug and Alcohol Testing Locations - Downey, California
(Testing Centers do not accept payment, Pre-registration required)
11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 408 0.2 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90241
9353 IMPERIAL HWY GARDEN MEDICAL OFFICE,3RD FLOOR 1.3 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90242
8337 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 2.0 miles
PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
11817 TELEGRAPH RD 3.0 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
3430 GARFIELD AVE 3.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
6538 TELEGRAPH RD 3.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
3364 E SLAUSON AVE 3.9 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
16444 PARAMOUNT BLVD 4.1 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
7300 ALONDRA BLVD STE 108 4.2 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
16660 PARAMONT BLVD STE 102 4.3 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
3611 MLK Blvd STE 108 4.6 miles
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
13440 IMPERIAL HWY 4.7 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
2476 S ATLANTIC BLVD 4.8 miles
COMMERCE, CA 90040
12385 WASHINGTON BLVD 5.1 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90606
12401 WASHINGTON BLVD 5.2 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
12462 PUTNAM ST ste 402 5.4 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
309 W BEVERLY BLVD 5.6 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
2300 W BEVERLY BLVD 5.6 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
6529 SEVILLE AVE 5.9 miles
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
5220 CLARK AVE STE 445 6.0 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
5205 Lakewood Blvd 6.1 miles
Lakewood, CA 90712
5203 LAKEWOOD BLVD 6.1 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
15330 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 1 6.8 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
4580 PACIFIC BLVD 6.8 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3851 S SOTO ST 7.0 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3688 S Soto St 7.0 miles
Vernon, CA 90058
2499 S WILMINGTON AVE 7.1 miles
COMPTON, CA 90220
16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 180 7.2 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE 7.2 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
19301 S SANTA FE AVE Ste 120 7.4 miles
COMPTON, CA 90221
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 125, 7.4 miles
Whittier, CA 90603
40 CENTERPOINTE DR 7.9 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
11152 S MAIN ST 8.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90061
1907 E WASHINGTON BLVD 8.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
5862 AVALON BLVD 8.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
5451 LA PALMA AVE STE 24 8.4 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
12801 CROSSROADS PKWY S Ste 150 8.7 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
15401 S MAIN ST 8.9 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
16630 S BROADWAY ST 9.3 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
124 N VIGNES ST 9.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
2750 ATLANTIC AVE 9.7 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
420 E 3rd St Ste 802, 9.7 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90013
2776 PACIFIC AVE 9.8 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
3320 S HILL ST 9.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
9350 FLAIR DR Ste 102 9.9 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
20401 AVALON BLVD STE C 9.9 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
10861 CHERRY ST STE 202 10.0 miles
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
455 E CARSON PLAZA DR 10.1 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
3144 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 205 10.1 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91733
1300 W 155TH ST STE 109 10.1 miles
GARDENA, CA 90247
482 W WILLOW ST 10.1 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
1400 S GRAND AVE STE 612 10.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
100 S RAYMOND AVE 10.4 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
333 S HOPE ST STE C145 10.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
823 N BROADWAY 10.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
1720 TERMINO AVE 10.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
1703 TERMINO AVE, STE 102 10.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
929 GEORGIA ST 10.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
1149 W 190TH ST 10.7 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
2101 MAGNOLIA AVE 10.7 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
132 S BEAUDRY AVE 10.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
1127 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203&204, 10.8 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90017
1225 WILSHIRE BLVD 10.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
1313 W 8TH ST ste 100 10.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
16025 GALE AVE STE B10 11.0 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745
940 E MAIN ST 11.1 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
2814 W LINCOLN AVE 11.3 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
2301 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 11.3 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
416 W LAS TUNAS DR, STE 204 11.3 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
330 W. LAS TUNAS DR. STE 2 11.3 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
1250 PACIFIC AVE 11.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
1050 LINDEN AVE Ste 887 11.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
23601 AVALON BLVD Ste 104 11.7 miles
CARSON, CA 90745
2131 W 3RD ST Ste 4 11.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
169 S ALVARADO ST STE 101 11.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
4500 RIVERVIEW AVE 11.8 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
333 S MAGNOLIA AVE 11.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
1950 SUNNYCREST DR STE 1800 12.0 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 130 12.0 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
2151 N HARBOR BLVD 12.1 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
2231 S WESTERN AVE 12.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
710 N EUCLID ST STE 203 12.3 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106 12.3 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
14619 PRAIRIE AVE 12.5 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
11633 HAWTHORNE BLVD #215 12.7 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
21081 S WESTERN AVE STE 150 12.7 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90501
14148 FRANCISQUITO AVE 12.8 miles
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
3545 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325 12.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
17487 HURLEY ST 12.9 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744
7052 ORANGEWOOD AVE STE 6 13.0 miles
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
117 E LIVE OAK AVE STE 101 13.1 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
50 ALESSANDRO PL. SUITE A10 13.2 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
1006 W LA PALMA AVE 13.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
4253 REDONDO BEACH BLVD 13.4 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD 13.6 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
12600 BEACH BLVD 13.6 miles
STANTON, CA 90680
18575 Gale Ave Ste 155 13.7 miles
City of Industry, CA 91748
18575 GALE AVE STE 295 13.7 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
18335 VALLEY BLVD 13.9 miles
LA PUENTE, CA 91744
1001 E IMPERIAL HWY 14.0 miles
BREA, CA 92821
566 E LAMBERT RD 14.0 miles
BREA, CA 92821
725 S ORANGE AVE 14.1 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
1300 N VERMONT AVE 14.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
100 Oceangate, P245 14.1 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90802
On-site only 14.1 miles
Long Beach, CA 90802
960 E GREEN ST, STE 164 14.1 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
25965 NORMANDIE AVE FL 1 14.2 miles
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
1750 E COLORADO BLVD 14.3 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
56 E DUARTE RD 14.4 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
1111 E LA PALMA AVE 14.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
5525 W SLAUSON AVE 14.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90056
21320 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 227 14.5 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
920 N NASH ST 14.6 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
2707 E VALLEY BLVD STE 116 14.7 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91792
222 W EULALIA ST STE 101 14.7 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
4101 TORRANCE BLVD 14.7 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
6033 W CENTURY BLVD STE 200 14.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
7955 WESTMINSTER BLVD 14.9 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR 14.9 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91205
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1802 14.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
801 S Chevy Chase Dr Ste 50, 14.9 miles
Glendale, CA 91205
3330 LOMITA BLVD 15.0 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
9601 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 15.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8930 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 200 15.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8800 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 8 15.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
390 N SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 1000 15.2 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 120 15.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
8726 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 15.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
23441 Madison St Ste 300, 15.2 miles
Torrance, CA 90505
110 N LA BREA AVE 15.2 miles
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
1700 E WALNUT AVE 15.2 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
1000 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 200 15.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
640 S PLACENTIA AVE 15.3 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1717 E LINCOLN AVE 15.3 miles
Anaheim, CA 92805
5971 VENICE BLVD FL 4 15.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
1253 VINE ST ste 19A 15.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
520 N Prospect Ave Ste 305, 15.4 miles
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
15464 GOLDENWEST ST 15.4 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
211 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD STE 325 15.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
23441 MADISON ST.BLD8,STE 110 15.5 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
15705 ARROW HWY STE 6B 15.9 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
1526 N EDGEMONT ST FL 1 15.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
230 N MARYLAND AVE STE 110 16.0 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
544 N GLENDALE AVE 16.1 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
432 W BROADWAY 16.1 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
1300 N LA BREA AVE 16.1 miles
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
8512 Whitworth Dr 16.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
5345 IRWINDALE AVE 16.3 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
1300 N KRAEMER BLVD 16.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
8501 Wilshire Blvd Suite 305, 16.5 miles
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
221 E GLENOAKS BLVD STE 130 16.6 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91207
2640 E GARVEY AVE S STE 106 16.6 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91791
909 E YORBA LINDA BLVD STE H 16.7 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1201 N. ROSE DR. SUITE 202 17.0 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
6000 N IRWINDALE AVE STE A 17.0 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
1301 N ROSE DR 17.1 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
12001 W WASHINGTON BLVD 17.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
1294 W 6th St Ste 206, 17.1 miles
San Pedro, CA 90731
8700 BEVERLY BLVD 17.1 miles
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
1360 W 6TH ST STE 190 17.1 miles
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
1300 W 7TH ST 17.2 miles
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
12212 W WASHINGTON BLVD 17.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
6520 N IRWINDALE AVE STE 100 17.5 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
2121 S TOWNE CENTRE PL STE 100 17.5 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
17122 BEACH BLVD STE 104 17.6 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
554 E San Bernardino Rd Ste 10, 17.8 miles
Covina, CA 91723
17024 MAGNOLIA ST 18.1 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
8970 WARNER AVE 18.1 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
17822 BEACH BL SUITE 242 18.3 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
501 S BUENA VISTA ST 18.6 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
411 N LAKEVIEW AVE 18.7 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 304, 18.8 miles
Orange, CA 92868
2701 W ALAMEDA AVE STE 203 18.8 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
11560 W PICO BLVD 18.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90064
18561 BEACH BLVD 18.9 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 140, 19.0 miles
Orange, CA 92868
946 W TOWN AND COUNTRY RD 19.1 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
18800 Main St Ste 111, 19.1 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
705 W LA VETA AVE STE 102 19.1 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
18811 FLORIDA ST 19.2 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
11180 E Warner Ave Ste 159, 19.3 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
9920 TALBERT AVE 19.4 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
9900 Talbert Ave Ste 203, 19.4 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1045 N TUSTIN ST 19.5 miles
ORANGE, CA 92867
757 WESTWOOD PLZ 19.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
250 S GRAND AVE 20.0 miles
GLENDORA, CA 91741
3100 W WARNER AVE 20.1 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
11645 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 830 20.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 102 20.3 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
1350 W COVINA BLVD 20.3 miles
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
3401 S HARBOR BLVD 20.4 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
867 S TUSTIN ST 20.5 miles
ORANGE, CA 92866
11611 SAN VICENTE BLVD 20.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
801 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 130 20.7 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
9122 ADAMS AVE 20.8 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646
2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD 20.8 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 5 20.8 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
20770 ASH CIR STE 200 20.9 miles
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 21.1 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
1250 16TH ST 21.1 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
800 N Tustin Ave Ste A 21.5 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
801 N Tustin Ave Ste 102, 21.5 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
209-1 Takashiho Yomitan Village 21.5 miles
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
17542 17TH ST STE 330 21.5 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
100 N TUSTIN AVE 21.7 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
1716 W HOLT AVE 21.9 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
1530 E Edinger Ave Ste 1 21.9 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
5475 E LA PALMA AVE 22.1 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
1619 E Edinger Ave 22.2 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
4312 Woodman Ave Ste 102 22.3 miles
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
11631 VICTORY BLVD STE 101 22.4 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
1534 E WARNER AVE 22.5 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
1241 E DYER RD STE 145 22.5 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
11432 VANOWEN ST 22.6 miles
N HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605
6405 WILKINSON AVE 23.1 miles
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
17232 RED HILL AVE 23.2 miles
IRVINE, CA 92614
1000 BRISTOL ST N Ste 1B 23.3 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
502 S GAREY AVE 23.3 miles
POMONA, CA 91766
301 VICTORIA ST 23.6 miles
COSTA MESA, CA 92627
13768 Roswell Suite 220, 23.9 miles
Chino, CA 91710
2492 WALNUT AVE STE 110 24.0 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
2362 MORSE AVE 24.2 miles
IRVINE, CA 92614
1419 SUPERIOR AVE STE 1 24.5 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
320 SUPERIOR AVE. STE 150 24.5 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
3002 DOW AVE STE 204 24.6 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
6410 VAN NUYS BLVD STE B 24.9 miles
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
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How to schedule a drug or alcohol test in Downey, CA?
- Call our local Downey, CA scheduling department at (800) 221-4291
- Schedule online 24/7 (click here) and receive your registration confirmation by email
Workplace Drug Testing in Downey, California
Employers are encouraged to develop workplace drug testing programs which are designed to detect the presence of alcohol, illicit street drugs or specific prescription drugs in Downey.
Employers will see the following benefits of being a Downey, CA Drug Free Workplace:
- Enhanced Employee Performance
- Reduced Job-Related Accidents
- Reduced Employee Absenteeism
- Lower Workers Compensation Rates
- Improved Employee Moral
- Improved Customer Satisfaction
In addition, many companies, including Downey, regardless of size indicate that becoming a Drug Free Workplace has increased the quality of job applicants and improved the overall workplace environment.
DOT Drug Testing in Downey, CA
If you employ DOT designated safety sensitive employees who are required to have a Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Test (FMCSA, USCG, FAA, FTA, FRA, PHMSA) or if you manage a DOT drug or alcohol testing program for a company, it is imperative that you understand and comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 40 DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations. In addition to DOT drug testing, Accredited Drug Testing also offers, DOT consortium enrollment, DOT physicals, MVR reports and FMCSA Clearinghouse registration and reporting services.
Probation/Court Ordered Drug Testing in Downey, CA
Accredited Drug Testing provides probation/court ordered drug testing for persons in need of an immediate or same day drug testing service. Our local Downey, CA drug testing locations are available for same day service and we have locations across the United States.
Alcohol Testing in Downey, CA
We provide alcohol testing which is available in urine, hair, blood, and breath alcohol in the Downey area. Accredited Drug Testing provides alcohol testing services which can be administered for employment purposes, personal drug tests, probation, court ordered and various other testing reasons. EtG alcohol testing Is also available by both a urine and hair sample. DOT breath alcohol testing is also available in the Downey area.
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Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Overview of Drug Testing Collection Centers
Drug testing collection centers are facilities where biological samples are collected for the purpose of drug testing. These centers play a crucial role in various industries and contexts, such as employment, legal cases, and sports, to ensure compliance with drug policies and to promote safety. This overview provides consumers with key information about the operations, types of tests conducted, and what to expect during a visit to a drug testing collection center.
Role of Drug Testing Collection Centers
The primary role of drug testing collection centers is to ensure that samples are collected in a secure and standardized manner. These centers adhere to strict guidelines to prevent contamination or tampering of samples, which could compromise test results. They serve individuals referred by employers, legal entities, or health care providers, and also offer services for private individuals seeking personal drug testing.
Types of Tests and Substances Screened
Collection centers handle various types of drug tests, which may include:
- Urine tests: The most common method for detecting recent use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, and amphetamines.
- Hair tests: Provide a longer detection window, typically up to 90 days, for substances like ecstasy, marijuana, and methamphetamine.
- Blood tests: Used for precise measurement of drug levels in the body, though less common due to their invasive nature.
- Saliva tests: Increasingly popular for their non-invasive procedure and immediate detection of drugs consumed very recently.
What to Expect at a Collection Center
When visiting a drug testing collection center, individuals can expect the following procedures:
- Identification Verification: To ensure accuracy and security, individuals must present valid identification.
- Sample Collection: A trained technician will collect the sample using the appropriate method for the test being conducted.
- Chain of Custody Documentation: This process documents each person who handles the sample and maintains the integrity of the sample from collection to laboratory analysis.
Importance of Collection Centers
Drug testing collection centers are essential for ensuring the reliability and legality of drug tests. By maintaining high standards of practice, these centers support the enforcement of drug-free policies in workplaces and other institutions, thus contributing to public safety and health. Accurate testing helps in the identification and support of individuals with substance use issues, enhancing their access to treatment and recovery resources.
In conclusion, drug testing collection centers are critical to the effective implementation of drug testing protocols, offering professional and discreet services to ensure the integrity of each test conducted.