Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Railroad, PA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Railroad, PA and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.
73 E FORREST AVE STE 314 1.4 miles
SHREWSBURY, PA 17361
4th St & Willow St Ste 3 - Hyman Caplan Pavilion 5.2 miles
LEBANON, PA 17046
2030 THISTLE HILL DR STE 100 THISTLE HILL PROFESSIONAL CENTER 10.8 miles
SPRING GROVE, PA 17362
239 PAULINE DR (S YORK PLAZA) 12.1 miles
YORK, PA 17402
1404 BALTIMORE ST 13.8 miles
HANOVER, PA 17331
1139 BALTIMORE ST 13.9 miles
HANOVER, PA 17331
11 E MARKET ST STE 104 14.1 miles
YORK, PA 17401
1748 6th Ave, 14.2 miles
York, PA 17403
325 S BELMONT ST 14.4 miles
YORK, PA 17403
York Crossings, 2189 York Crossing Drive 14.8 miles
York, PA 17408
2250 E MARKET ST 14.8 miles
YORK, PA 17402
412 E WALNUT ST 15.1 miles
HANOVER, PA 17331
100 FREDERICK ST STE 102 15.4 miles
HANOVER, PA 17331
970 Loucks Rd Unit D 15.4 miles
YORK, PA 17404
300 HIGHLAND AVE 15.4 miles
HANOVER, PA 17331
400 LOUCKS RD 15.5 miles
YORK, PA 17404
520 GREENBRIAR RD 15.7 miles
YORK, PA 17404
110 W EISENHOWER DR STE E 16.4 miles
HANOVER, PA 17331
14237 Jarrettsville Pike Choice One UC Phoenix 18.7 miles
Phoenix, MD 21131
310 HARRISBURG ST 19.3 miles
EAST BERLIN, PA 17316
700 CORPORATE CENTER CT STE A 19.5 miles
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
5615 YORK RD 19.6 miles
NEW OXFORD, PA 17350
10 WARREN RD, STE 260 19.9 miles
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030
450 S. George Street 20.1 miles
GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
226 WASHINGTON HTS MED CTR A 20.4 miles
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
222 Washington Road, 20.5 miles
Westminster, MD 21157
826 WASHINGTON RD 21.1 miles
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
844 WASHINGTON RD, STE 203 21.2 miles
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
11722 REISTERSTOWN RD 22.6 miles
REISTERSTOWN, MD 21136
1830 YORK RD STE F 23.0 miles
TIMONIUM, MD 21093
1407 YORK RD STE 311 24.0 miles
LUTHERVILLE, MD 21093
1205 York Rd Ste 15a, 24.2 miles
Lutherville, MD 21093
620 W MacPhail Rd Ste 103, 25.0 miles
Bel Air, MD 21014
8600 LASALLE RD YORK BUILDING, STE 515 25.0 miles
TOWSON, MD 21286
23 Crossroads Dr, Suite 120 25.1 miles
Owings Mills, MD 21117
1220A E JOPPA RD STE 109 25.3 miles
TOWSON, MD 21286
1838 GREENE TREE RD STE 115 25.6 miles
PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
1860 REISTERSTOWN RD STE A 25.8 miles
PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
7801 YORK RD STE 360 26.0 miles
TOWSON, MD 21204
4 ROHRERSTOWN RD 26.2 miles
LANCASTER, PA 17603
2148 EMBASSY DR 26.7 miles
LANCASTER, PA 17603
2021A EMMORTON RD STE 122 26.8 miles
BEL AIR, MD 21015
418 CLOVERLEAF RD 26.8 miles
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022
241 ROHRERSTOWN RD 2ND FL STE 200 27.1 miles
LANCASTER, PA 17603
1532 Liberty Road, Suite 101 27.9 miles
Eldersburg, MD 21784
5400 Old Court Rd Ste 102, 28.0 miles
Randallstown, MD 21133
2110 HARRISBURG PIKE STE 21 28.0 miles
LANCASTER, PA 17601
1000 LIBERTY RD STE 102 28.0 miles
ELDERSBURG, MD 21784
645 N MOUNT JOY ST 28.3 miles
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA 17022
40 V-TWIN DR Ste 205 28.4 miles
GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
40 V-TWIN DR 28.4 miles
GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
2401 W BELVEDERE AVE HOFFBERGER STE 54 28.7 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21215
147 GETTYS ST 28.7 miles
GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
555 N DUKE ST 28.8 miles
LANCASTER, PA 17602
10 SPRINGS AVE 28.9 miles
GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
4419 FALLS RD STE D 29.0 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21211
49 Rock Springs Rd 29.2 miles
Conowingo, MD 21918
215 Granite Run Dr, 29.3 miles
Lancaster, PA 17601
1100 E ORANGE ST 29.6 miles
LANCASTER, PA 17602
1202 ALDER SHOT CT 29.6 miles
ABINGDON, MD 21009
150 FARMINGTON LN STE 201 29.6 miles
LANCASTER, PA 17601
2120 EMMORTON PARK RD Ste E 29.7 miles
EDGEWOOD, MD 21040
1650 UNION AVE 29.7 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21211
113 BUTLER AVE 29.8 miles
LANCASTER, PA 17601
2901 SAINT PAUL ST 30.5 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
2300 Garrison Blvd Ste 206, 30.8 miles
Baltimore, MD 21216
1321 RIVERSIDE PKWY STE A-2 30.9 miles
BELCAMP, MD 21017
9110 Philadelphia Rd Ste 212, 30.9 miles
Baltimore, MD 21237
6820 HOSPITAL DR, STE 201 30.9 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
9114 PHILADELPHIA RD STE 108 31.0 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
1812 BOLTON ST APT 3 31.4 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21217
1200 BRASS MILL RD STE C 31.4 miles
BELCAMP, MD 21017
2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 51 31.5 miles
Catonsville, MD 21228
235 BLOOMFIELD DR 32.0 miles
LITITZ, PA 17543
8101 PULASKI HWY STE H 32.0 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
1341 ASPER DR 32.5 miles
BOILING SPRINGS, PA 17007
5411 Old Frederick Rd Ste 9, 32.6 miles
Baltimore, MD 21229
100 S CHARLES ST STE 150 32.9 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
1500 HIGHLANDS DR 33.3 miles
LITITZ, PA 17543
200 N PHILADELPHIA BLVD STE A 33.4 miles
ABERDEEN, MD 21001
9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE 33.4 miles
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
726 LIGHT ST 33.5 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
4910 RITTER RD 33.6 miles
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
900 EISENHOWER BLVD STE C 33.6 miles
HARRISBURG, PA 17111
3600 ODONNELL ST STE 170 33.9 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
1501 S CLINTON ST 11 FL 34.1 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
1515 BRIDGE ST 34.2 miles
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070
9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101, 34.2 miles
Ellicott City, MD 21043
3401 Hartzdale Dr, 34.2 miles
Camp Hill, PA 17011
1419 KNECHT AVE 34.6 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
301 WATERSVILLE RD 34.6 miles
MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
4807 BENSON AVE 34.9 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
1833 PORTAL ST 34.9 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
6301 GRAYSON RD SPC 9 34.9 miles
HARRISBURG, PA 17111
251 LEWIS LANE, STE 304 34.9 miles
HAVRE DE GRACE, MD 21078
8170 ADAMS DR STE 100 STE 100 34.9 miles
HUMMELSTOWN, PA 17036
2701 W PATAPSCO AVE STE 225 35.0 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 3 35.1 miles
DUNDALK, MD 21222
5 CAPITAL DR STE 101 35.2 miles
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 2 35.2 miles
BALTIMORE, MD 21222
3314 MARKET ST STE 205 35.4 miles
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
4237 OREGON PIKE 35.6 miles
EPHRATA, PA 17522
205 CENTER STREET, SUITE 204 35.8 miles
MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
1730 Merritt Blvd Choice One UC Baltimore 36.0 miles
Baltimore, MD 21222
4200 UNION DEPOSIT RD STE G 36.4 miles
HARRISBURG, PA 17111
5822 OAKLAND RD 36.4 miles
HALETHORPE, MD 21227
K. Palaiologoy 26 36.5 miles
N. Smyrni, GA 17121
4824 Londonderry Rd, 36.7 miles
Harrisburg, PA 17109
6108 CARLISLE PIKE 36.9 miles
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L 37.4 miles
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090
6481 CARLISLE PIKE 37.7 miles
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
4813 JONESTOWN RD STE 104 38.0 miles
HARRISBURG, PA 17109
4813 JONESTOWN RD STE 107 38.0 miles
HARRISBURG, PA 17109
836 HOUSTON RUN DR STE 201 38.4 miles
GAP, PA 17527
11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202 38.9 miles
Columbia, MD 21044
5275 LINCOLN HWY 39.2 miles
GAP, PA 17527
199 S 4TH ST AT 399 WALNUT ST 39.7 miles
Lebanon, PA 17042
1175 WALNUT BOTTOM RD 40.0 miles
CARLISLE, PA 17015
6785 Business Pkwy 40.0 miles
Elkridge, MD 21075
40 Brookwood Ave, 40.0 miles
Carlisle, PA 17013
45 SPRINT DR 40.0 miles
CARLISLE, PA 17013
7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102 40.1 miles
ELKRIDGE, MD 21075
1124 HARRISBURG PIKE 40.2 miles
CARLISLE, PA 17013
112 N Reading Rd, 40.2 miles
Ephrata, PA 17522
6656 DOBBIN RD 40.2 miles
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
2021 Linglestown Rd, 40.3 miles
Harrisburg, PA 17110
435 S KINZER AVE 40.6 miles
NEW HOLLAND, PA 17557
811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104 40.7 miles
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
446 N READING RD 41.0 miles
EPHRATA, PA 17522
1010 W CRESTVIEW DR 41.1 miles
LEBANON, PA 17042
802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park 41.5 miles
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
104 E CECIL AVE 41.9 miles
NORTH EAST, MD 21901
Rt 422 West, 42.2 miles
Lebanon, PA 17042
808 LANDMARK DR STE 116 42.4 miles
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
615 CUMBERLAND ST 42.7 miles
LEBANON, PA 17042
200 Hospital Dr Ste 103, 43.1 miles
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
1011 Baltimore Pike,, Suite 112 43.3 miles
West Grove, PA 19390
102 FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE RD 43.4 miles
COCHRANVILLE, PA 19330
2168 CLOVERFIELD DR 43.5 miles
LEBANON, PA 17046
950 Octorara Trail 43.6 miles
Parkesburg, PA 19365
141 THOMAS JOHNSON DR STE 100 43.6 miles
FREDERICK, MD 21702
1560 Opossumtown Pike Ste A-22, 43.8 miles
Frederick, MD 21702
915 Toll House Ave Ste 203, 44.4 miles
Frederick, MD 21701
400 W 7TH ST 44.5 miles
FREDERICK, MD 21701
8768 SUSINI DR 44.6 miles
LAUREL, MD 20723
1 E BEACON LIGHT LN 44.6 miles
CHESTER, PA 19013
3708 MOUNTAIN RD 44.9 miles
PASADENA, MD 21122
408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B 45.7 miles
MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108
2105 E MAIN ST 45.8 miles
WAYNESBORO, PA 17268
On-site ONLY 45.9 miles
LAUREL, MD 20724
490 PROSPECT BLVD STE L 45.9 miles
FREDERICK, MD 21701
18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 46.0 miles
OLNEY, MD 20832
501 E MAIN ST 46.3 miles
WAYNESBORO, PA 17268
626 E Main St, 46.4 miles
Waynesboro, PA 17268
3676 Alpen Greenway 46.7 miles
Burtonsville, MD 20866
P. O. BOX 376 47.0 miles
LAUREL, MD 20725
97 PROGRESS BLVD 47.0 miles
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
123 Singerly Avenue, 47.3 miles
Elkton, MD 21921
106 BOW ST 47.4 miles
ELKTON, MD 21921
537 RITCHIE HWY STE 2G 47.8 miles
SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146
725 E Lincoln Ave, 48.6 miles
Myerstown, PA 17067
244 W LINCOLN HWY 48.6 miles
COATESVILLE, PA 19320
13823 OUTLET DR 48.6 miles
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205, 48.9 miles
Germantown, MD 20876
803 RUSSELL AVE 49.9 miles
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308 50.0 miles
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers and individuals and are administered for various reasons including Employment related such as pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion, also US DOT-Part 40, Court Ordered, School and personal reasons.
Scheduling a drug, alcohol or any testing service at any of our Railroad, PA testing facilities is simple and easy. Call (800)221-4291 or you may schedule a test online 24/7 by clicking below and receive your donor pass/registration form with the testing center address and instructions via email.
Customer Service Is Our #1 Priority- Our Drug Testing centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be stressful at times. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation and is available to answer any questions you may have and provide our services in a friendly, courteous and confidential manner. Call our scheduling department today at (800)221-4291.
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Types of Drug Testing Methods Available
Our testing centers provide many types of drug testing methods, below is a brief description of each method choose the one that is right for your need.
Urine Test - Urine - Accredited Drug Testing provides drug testing utilizing the Urine screening method. Urine drug testing can be screened for 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 panel screenings. Urine drug tests can also include an expanded opiates analysis. Same day service is available and testing centers are located in all cities and in most cases within minutes from your home or office. The detection period for a urine drug test is up to 3-5 days and results are reported in most cases in 2- 3 days.
The procedure for a urine drug test is simple. A donor provides a urine specimen in a cup to a drug testing collection specialist who will then seal the specimen cup, complete various documentation including a chain of custody form, have the donor initial the specimen cup seal, provide identification and upon completion of the collection and paperwork the specimen will be sent in a secure manner by Currier to the laboratory for testing.
Hair Drug Testing - Accredited Drug Testing can provide a drug test utilizing the Hair follicle drug test method and a Hair drug test can be tested for 5, 10, and 12 panel screenings. The detection period for a hair drug test is up to 90 days and results are reported in most cases in 3 -5 days.
The hair drug test is becoming more frequently used by employers, courts and other government agencies due to the fact that the window of detection for illegal drug use for a hair is up to 90 days. Many courts have begun accepting hair testing in place of urine or blood testing and hair testing has been determined to be legally and scientifically admissible evidence in a court of law.
A hair drug test is a simple process whereby a drug testing collection specialist cuts approximately 120 strands of hair from the head or a specific amount from the body and submits the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. A hair follicle drug test can be screened for a 5 panel, 10 panel or 12 panel test and can also include expanded opiates. If a donor does not have 1 ½ inches of hair on their head, body hair can be utilized, however, if the donor is bald and has none or very little body hair, a hair drug test is not an available option, a urine or oral/saliva test should be utilized.
In addition to our standard drug test panels, opioid screening can be added to any drug test to determine the use and/or abuse of any prescription drugs.
US DOT Testing and Part 40 Compliance - Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT drug testing for pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty for companies or employees regulated and covered by 49 CFR Part 40 including FMCSA, USCG, FTA, FRA, FAA, PHMSA. The drug test required by the Department of Transportation is a 5-panel urine test, which must be analyzed by SAMHSA certified laboratory and verified by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).
Additional DOT services include:
- -DOT Consortium Membership (random testing)
- -DOT Supervisor Training
- -MVR Reports
- -DOT Drug Policy Development
- -DOT Physicals
- -DOT Breath Alcohol Testing
Our Railroad, PA testing centers have certified DOT drug testing collection specialists who are trained in the proper collection of a DOT drug test.
The Opioid Overdose Crisis
Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.
- Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
- Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
- An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
- About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
- Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
- The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
- Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.
In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)
Court Ordered Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Railroad, PA drug testing centers also provide drug and alcohol testing for probation and other court ordered testing requirements. Testing services include ETG alcohol testing and drug testing utilizing urine and hair methods. Test results can be sent directly to Probation Officers, Judges, Attorneys or other parties as required. Strict confidentiality is assured.
Alcohol Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Railroad, PA testing centers provide alcohol testing including ETG testing in both urine and hair and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT). Alcohol testing can be added to any drug test screening.
Testing Facilities Nationwide - In addition to our drug and alcohol testing centers in Railroad, PA and the local area, Accredited Drug Testing has company owned and affiliated collection sites in all States and most cities to serve our clients' needs when traveling or employment related testing is required in multiple cities or States.
On-Site/Mobile Testing - Time Is Money!- Accredited Drug Testing provides On-Site drug testing services in all cities nationwide and can be used for construction sites, sporting events, job fairs and trucking/transportation companies, on site testing is available for DOT and NON-DOT regulated employers. In most cases, on-site mobile testing is cost effective when you have 10 or more employees needing to be drug or alcohol tested without leaving the job site.
Employer testing/account setup - If you are an employer with at least 5 employees and would like to set up an account for future testing, it's simple and easy. Call us and speak with a client relations representative, (800)221-4291 it takes 5 minutes or less to complete. Account benefits include no setup fees, test discounts, invoicing, test status tracking and personalized customer service.
Does Your Company Have a Written Drug Policy? - Employee Drug & alcohol testing is utilized best when conducted in conjunction with a clear, written drug policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor training on the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide help for employees who may have an alcohol or drug problem. If your company does not have a written drug and alcohol policy or your current policy needs to be revised, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in the development and implementation of an employer's drug and alcohol policy which complies with state and federal law.
DNA Testing Services -Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing at testing centers Nationwide for paternity, immigration, and family relationship purposes. DNA testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.
DNA testing can provide an accurate determination of the probability of paternity at 99% more of who the child's biological father or mother is. The initial DNA test takes only a few minutes at the testing center and involves the swabbing of the child and alleged fathers mouth, which will provide saliva to be analyzed by a certified laboratory. Our DNA results are analyzed by a certified AABB laboratory and can be used in a legal proceeding to determine paternity or child custody related issues.
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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 specialized facilities where individuals submit biological samples for drug testing. These centers play a crucial role in the drug testing process, serving industries such as transportation, healthcare, sports, and many sectors requiring workplace safety and compliance with drug-free policies. This overview details the functions, types of tests conducted, and what individuals can expect during a visit to a drug testing collection center.
Functions of Drug Testing Collection Centers
Collection centers are primarily responsible for the secure and proper collection of samples, ensuring that they are uncontaminated and accurately reflect the subject's drug use status. They adhere to strict procedures to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the testing process.
Types of Tests Conducted
- Urine Testing: The most common form of drug testing, used to detect recent use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and others.
- Hair Follicle Testing: Provides a longer detection window compared to urine testing and is used to analyze drug use over a period of months.
- Saliva Testing: Used for its non-invasive nature and ability to detect immediate drug use.
- Blood Testing: Although less common due to its invasive nature, it is the most accurate form of drug testing.
What to Expect at a Collection Center
- Identification Verification: Upon arrival, individuals must present valid identification to ensure that the samples correspond to the correct person.
- Sample Collection: Trained professionals collect samples in a manner that minimizes the chance of tampering or contamination. This might involve measures such as securing personal belongings and direct observation during sample provision.
- Chain of Custody: Each sample is handled with a documented chain of custody procedure to maintain its integrity from collection to testing laboratory.
Importance of Collection Centers
Drug testing collection centers are vital for ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the drug testing process. They provide essential services that help employers maintain a safe and productive workplace, enforce legal and regulatory requirements, and assist in rehabilitation processes. The professionalism and accuracy practiced by these centers are crucial for upholding the trust and safety standards expected in many professional environments.