Garden City, New York Drug Testing Locations
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Our Drug Testing centers in Garden City, NY provide same day drug testing services and we have convenient hours for employers and individuals needing a drug or alcohol test. All of our Garden City, New York 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 - Garden City, New York
(Testing Centers do not accept payment, Pre-registration required)
990 STEWART AVE LOWER LEVEL 30 0.1 miles
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530
520 Franklin Ave, Suite 104 0.3 miles
Garden City, NY 11530
300 OLD COUNTRY RD, STE 91 0.9 miles
MINEOLA, NY 11501
250 FULTON AVE STE 407 1.4 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
391B Fulton Avenue, 1.4 miles
Hempstead, NY 11550
2 MAIN ST 1.5 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
111 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE 121 1.6 miles
WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552
156 First Street, Lower Level 1.6 miles
Mineola, NY 11501
27 ATTORNEY ST APT 2F 1.6 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
51 CHARLES LINDBERGH BLVD 1.6 miles
UNIONDALE, NY 11553
292 HERRICKS RD 1.7 miles
MINEOLA, NY 11501
465 WILLIS AVE 2.1 miles
WILLISTON PARK, NY 11596
1610 OLD COUNTRY RD 2.8 miles
WESTBURY, NY 11590
820 JERICHO TPKE 2.8 miles
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040
235 LITCHFIELD AVE 2ND FL 3.2 miles
ELMONT, NY 11003
265 Jericho Turnpike, 3.4 miles
Floral Park, NY 11001
2001 MARCUS AVE STE N215 3.5 miles
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11042
1919 Hempstead Tpke 3.6 miles
East Meadows, NY 11554
2001 Marcus Ave, Suite 98W, Lobby Level 3.9 miles
Lake Success, NY 11042
1620 FRONT ST 4.0 miles
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
One Expressway Plaza, Suite 116 4.1 miles
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
165 NORTH VILLAGE AVE 4.5 miles
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570
165 North Village Avenue, Suite 103 4.5 miles
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
2360 GRAND AVE 5.2 miles
BALDWIN, NY 11510
585 MERRICK RD 5.3 miles
LYNBROOK, NY 11563
Building 125 150th St and 147th Ave 5.5 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
147th St and 150th Ave, Bldg 125 JFK International Airport 5.5 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
1000 NORTHERN BLVD STE 135 5.6 miles
GREAT NECK, NY 11021
101 South Bergen Place, 2nd Floor 5.6 miles
Freeport, NY 11520
1165 Northern Blvd, Suite 404 5.7 miles
Manhasset, NY 11030
3000 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 316 5.8 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 71 Douth Bayview Ave. 6.0 miles
Freeport, NY 11520
252-20 NORTHERN BLVD STE 210 6.1 miles
LITTLE NECK, NY 11362
488 GREAT NECK RD STE 300 6.2 miles
GREAT NECK, NY 11021
3601 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE E 405 6.2 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
3276 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 6.3 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
21714 MERRICK BLVD 6.5 miles
LAURELTON, NY 11413
120 BETHPAGE RD STE 205 6.6 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
2209 Merrick Rd, 2nd floor 6.7 miles
Merrick, NY 11566
55 E OLD COUNTRY RD 6.7 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
100 E OLD COUNTRY RD 6.8 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
1400 WANTAGH AVE STE 102 7.0 miles
WANTAGH, NY 11793
2982 MERRICK RD 7.6 miles
BELLMORE, NY 11710
180 10TH ST 7.7 miles
BETHPAGE, NY 11714
4277 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE 100 8.0 miles
BETHPAGE, NY 11714
4276 Hempstead Turnpike, 8.1 miles
Bethpage, NY 11714
Onsite Only 8.4 miles
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
4900 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 8.8 miles
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
222 ROCKAWAY TPKE 9.0 miles
CEDARHURST, NY 11516
222 Rockaway Turnpike, Suite 5 9.0 miles
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
146A Manetto Hill Rd., Suite 101 9.3 miles
Plainview, NY 11803
100 MANETTO HILL RD, STE 309 9.3 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
1117 OLD COUNTRY RD 9.4 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
4 MIRIAM LN 9.6 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
JFK Airport Bldg 75, STE 247/249 9.6 miles
Jamaica, NY 11430
JFK INTL AIRPORT STE 14, BLDG 14A 9.6 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
JFK International Airport Bldg 22 9.6 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
87 COLD SPRING RD STE 1 9.9 miles
SYOSSET, NY 11791
4900 Merrick Road, Southgate S, 2nd Floor 9.9 miles
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
4161 Kissena Blvd, Suite 25, Concourse level 9.9 miles
Flushing, NY 11355
8002 KEW GARDENS RD CONCOURSE LEVEL 10.2 miles
KEW GARDENS, NY 11415
4 ROBIN CT 10.5 miles
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
14204 BAYSIDE AVE LOWER LEVEL STE 2L 10.5 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11354
51 Walnut Ave E 10.6 miles
Farmingdale, NY 11735
13355 LEFFERTS BLVD 10.7 miles
SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY 11420
136-20 38th Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite CFA 10.8 miles
Flushing, NY 11354
111-16 JAMAICA AVE 10.8 miles
RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418
7010 Austin Street, 2nd Floor Suite 201 11.1 miles
Forest Hills, NY 11375
618 Broadway 11.2 miles
Amityville, NY 11701
69-12 AUSTIN ST 11.3 miles
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
9777 QUEENS BLVD 9TH FL 11.5 miles
REGO PARK, NY 11374
365 BROADWAY 11.7 miles
AMITYVILLE, NY 11701
8217 WOODHAVEN BLVD 11.7 miles
GLENDALE, NY 11385
8212 151ST AVE 11.8 miles
HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414
3665 E TREMONT AVE 12.1 miles
BRONX, NY 10465
9406 59TH AVE STE E-9 12.1 miles
ELMHURST, NY 11373
1 MAIN TERMINAL STE 3 SUITE 109 12.9 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11371
40 08 Forley St, 13.0 miles
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Onsite Only 13.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11208
315 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 307 13.2 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
69-16 METROPOLITAN AVE 13.2 miles
MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379
656 N WELLWOOD AVE STE 208A 13.2 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
33-54 83RD ST, STE G-02 13.2 miles
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372
2 CEDARTREE LN 13.3 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
3250 Westchester Avenue, Suite 105 13.3 miles
Bronx, NY 10461
3250 WESTCHESTER AVE SUITE 120 13.4 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
6311 QUEENS BLVD 13.4 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
7301 GRAND AVE 13.5 miles
MASPETH, NY 11378
1790 RANDALL AVE 13.5 miles
BRONX, NY 10473
1476 WILLIAMSBRIDGE RD LOFT BLDG SIDE ENTRANCE 13.6 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
75-35 31st Avenue, Suite 205 13.7 miles
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
6655 FRESH POND RD 13.7 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
21 E 23RD ST 13.8 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
66 - 17 Fresh Pond Rd, 13.9 miles
Ridgewood, NY 11385
910 ROUTE 109 13.9 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
4275 65TH PL 13.9 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
184 S 1ST ST 14.0 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
6122 Fresh Pond Road, 14.0 miles
Middle Village, NY 11379
1120 MORRIS PARK AVE 14.2 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
1445 NEW YORK AVE 14.3 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
PO Box 1693 14.5 miles
West Babylon, NY 11704
25-15 STEINWAY ST 14.8 miles
ASTORIA, NY 11103
47-01 QUEENS BLVD #206-207 14.9 miles
SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104
408 Rockaway Avenue, 15.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11212
3014 37th St, 15.0 miles
Astoria, NY 11103
Onsite Only #1R 15.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11237
962 MADISON ST APT 1 15.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
150 Lockwood Ave, Ste 38 15.2 miles
New Rochelle, NY 10801
110 LOCKWOOD AVE 15.2 miles
NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801
27-47 Crescent Street, Lower Level, Suite 102-103 15.6 miles
Astoria, NY 11102
500 West Main Street, 15.7 miles
Babylon, NY 11702
31-00 47TH AVENUE 15.8 miles
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
656 E FORDHAM RD 15.9 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
142 RALPH AVE 15.9 miles
BABYLON, NY 11702
144 LEWIS AVE 16.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
747 MELROSE AVE OFC 16.1 miles
BRONX, NY 10451
1940 DEER PARK AVE 16.1 miles
DEER PARK, NY 11729
2385 Arthur Avenue, Suites 201 & 202 16.2 miles
Bronx, NY 10458
175 E Main Street Suite 105, 16.2 miles
Huntington, NY 11743
68 Graham Ave 16.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11206
1350 Deer Park Ave, 16.3 miles
North Babylon, NY 11703
2035 RALPH AVE A10 16.3 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
2035 Ralph Avenue, Suite B1 16.3 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11234
619 Throop Avenue 16.4 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
41 VERONICA LN 16.5 miles
NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703
68 NASSAU AVE 16.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
2488 GRAND CONCOURSE RM 210 16.6 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
105 Stevens Ave, Ste 205 16.7 miles
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
238 E 111TH ST APT 4C 16.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10029
12 N 7TH AVE 16.8 miles
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550
1248 Fulton Street 16.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
210 E 86th St, Ste 602 17.1 miles
New York, NY 10028
210 E 86TH ST STE 100 17.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10028
147 Greenpoint Avenue, First Floor 17.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11222
20 BEEKMAN PL APT 2B 17.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
65 E 76th St, 17.5 miles
New York, NY 10021
919 2ND AVE 17.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
400 E 26TH ST 17.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
109 AUDUBON AVE 17.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10032
115 E 57th Street, Ste 1530 17.7 miles
New York, NY 10022
On Site Only 17.7 miles
West Islip, NY 11795
425 PARK AVE 17.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
730 3RD AVE 17.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
4876 BROADWAY 17.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10034
3421 BROADWAY 18.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10031
500 MAMARONECK AVE STE 320 18.0 miles
HARRISON, NY 10528
18 E 48TH ST 2ND FL 18.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
137 East 36th Street, Suite 7 18.1 miles
New York, NY 10016
3765 Riverdale Ave, STE 6 18.1 miles
Bronx, NY 10463
2422 KNAPP ST 18.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
380 2ND AVE 18.2 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
500 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 320 18.2 miles
Harrison, NY 10528
55 E 34TH ST 18.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10016
247 Third Ave, Ste 303 18.3 miles
New York, NY 10010
3500 NOSTRAND AVE 18.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
265 CHERRY ST 146 18.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
330 WEST 58TH ST, STE 211 18.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
1 METROTECH CTR 18.5 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
264 1ST ST 18.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
22 W 23RD ST 2ND FL 18.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
229 W 36TH ST 10TH FL 18.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
224 W 35TH ST STE 607 18.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10001
465 Ocean Parkway, Suite L3 18.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11218
330 W 42ND ST 18.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
100 LIVINGSTON ST 4TH FLOOR 18.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
418-420 5TH AVE 18.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
50 COURT ST STE 1002 18.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
146 Pierrepont Street, 18.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
408 W 45TH ST 18.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
348 13th Street, Suite 102 18.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11215
186 JORALEMON ST 5TH 18.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
MIDTOWN STATION P. O. BOX 799 18.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
649 COMMACK RD 18.9 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
1660 E 14th St, Ste LL2 18.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11229
456 5TH AVE 2ND FL 18.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
1720 E 14TH ST UNIT M1 18.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
202 W 23RD ST 19.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10011
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 19.0 miles
New York, NY 10013
601 W 51ST ST 19.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
120 Atlantic Avenue, 19.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 19.2 miles
New York, NY 10013
1733 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 39 19.3 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11235
6 Rye Ridge Plaza, 19.3 miles
Rye Brook, NY 10573
320 LAUREL RD 19.3 miles
NORTHPORT, NY 11768
324 WEST 14TH ST 19.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10014
3311 SHORE PKWY APT 1A 19.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
663 PALISADE AVE 19.5 miles
CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 7010
6277 JERICHO TPKE 19.5 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
onsite for POH only 19.5 miles
Brightwaters, NY 11718
464 Hudson Terrace, 19.5 miles
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 7632
4420 13TH AVE 19.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
6413 BAY PARKWAY 19.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11204
800 SYLVAN AVE 19.8 miles
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 7632
65 BROADWAY STE 903 19.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 19.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
1272 51st Street, 19.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11219
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 19.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
9 HOWELLS RD 19.9 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
2171 JERICHO TPKE. SUITE 200 20.0 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
2171 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 102 20.0 miles
Commack, NY 11725
On Site Only 20.2 miles
Babylon, NY 11702
57 E MAIN ST 20.3 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
6701 BERGENLINE AVE 20.3 miles
WEST NEW YORK, NJ 7093
4914-4922 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206 20.7 miles
West New York, NJ 7093
95 HUDSON ST 20.7 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
41 BRENTWOOD RD 20.9 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
3196 KENNEDY BLVD 2ND FL 21.1 miles
UNION CITY, NJ 7087
25 Rockwood Pl, Ste 1 21.1 miles
Englewood, NJ 7631
970 N Broadway, Ste 205 21.1 miles
Yonkers, NY 10701
1034 N BROADWAY 21.2 miles
YONKERS, NY 10701
8 Saxon Avenue, Suite D, 21.3 miles
Bay Shore, NY 11706
7601 4th Avenue, 21.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11209
522 CENTRAL AVE 21.6 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7307
261 Monmouth Street 21.9 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
47 MOREWOOD DR 22.1 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
1 ORCHARD ST 22.2 miles
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ 7660
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 22.3 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 22.3 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
280 N CENTRAL AVE STE 115 22.3 miles
HARTSDALE, NY 10530
140 FRANKLIN RD 22.3 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
718 TEANECK RD 22.3 miles
TEANECK, NJ 7666
15 N BROADWAY STE D 22.4 miles
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601
359 N Central Ave 22.4 miles
Hartsdale, NY 10530
1 KINGS HWY 22.4 miles
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
15 COMMERCE RD FL 3 22.5 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6902
490 Wheeler Rd., Suite 190 22.5 miles
Hauppauge, NY 11788
179 Cedar Lane, Suite E 22.7 miles
Teaneck, NJ 7666
10A KEMP CT 23.0 miles
EAST ISLIP, NY 11730
854 W SIDE AVE 23.1 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
80 Mill River Street, 23.1 miles
Stamford, CT 6902
30 SEAVIEW DR 23.4 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
210 MEADOWLANDS PKWY 23.5 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
280 Dobbs Ferry Rd, Sprain Brook Medical Center 23.6 miles
White Plains, NY 10607
500 PIERMONT RD STE 304 23.6 miles
CLOSTER, NJ 7624
1290 SUMMER ST UNIT 5100 23.6 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6902
297 KNOLLWOOD RD, STE 310 23.7 miles
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607
150 NORTH ST 23.8 miles
TETERBORO, NJ 7608
40 WASHINGTON AVE 23.8 miles
DUMONT, NJ 7628
2 BROOKSITE DR 24.2 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
3000 SUMMER ST 24.2 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6905
360 ESSEX ST STE 203 24.7 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
170 PROSPECT AVE STE 201 24.7 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
385 Prospect Ave, 24.8 miles
Hackensack, NJ 7601
160 N CENTRAL AVE 24.8 miles
ELMSFORD, NY 10523
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How to schedule a drug or alcohol test in Garden City, NY?
- Call our local Garden City, NY scheduling department at (800) 221-4291
- Schedule online 24/7 (click here) and receive your registration confirmation by email
Workplace Drug Testing in Garden City, New York
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 Garden City.
Employers will see the following benefits of being a Garden City, NY 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 Garden City, 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 Garden City, NY
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 Garden City, NY
Accredited Drug Testing provides probation/court ordered drug testing for persons in need of an immediate or same day drug testing service. Our local Garden City, NY drug testing locations are available for same day service and we have locations across the United States.
Alcohol Testing in Garden City, NY
We provide alcohol testing which is available in urine, hair, blood, and breath alcohol in the Garden City 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 Garden City 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.