Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Greentree, NJ
Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Greentree, NJ and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.
16000 HORIZON WAY STE 600 1.3 miles
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 8054
12000 LINCOLN DR W UNIT 308 1.3 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
10000 LINCOLN DR E STE 201 1.3 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
4A Eves Drive, Suite 110 1.5 miles
Marlton, NJ 8053
150 CENTURY PKWY STE B 1.9 miles
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 8054
111 CHURCH RD 2.3 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
2401 E EVESHAM RD, STE C 2.4 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
2309 E EVESHAM RD STE 104 2.5 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
1601 N KINGS HWY, STE 100 2.7 miles
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8034
1040 Kings Hwy, Suite 102 2.7 miles
Cherry Hill, NJ 8034
55 E ROUTE 70 2.8 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
817 E GATE DR STE 102 3.0 miles
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 8054
1020 LAUREL OAK RD STE 300 LAUREL OAKS CORPORATE CENTER 3.6 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
1101 White Horse Rd, 3.7 miles
Voorhees, NJ 8043
2322 ROUTE 38 3.8 miles
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8002
1020 LAUREL OAK RD STE 300 4.0 miles
VOORHEES, NJ 8043
246 Main Street, Cherry Hill P, Suite 202 4.3 miles
New Paltz, NY 12561
800 HADDONFIELD RD 4.3 miles
CHERRY HILL, NJ 8002
ONSITE ONLY 4.3 miles
MARLTON, NJ 8053
807 Haddon Ave, 4.4 miles
Haddonfield, NJ 8033
60 W MAIN ST, 4.4 miles
MAPLE SHADE, NJ 8052
500 B GROVE ST 5.1 miles
HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ 8035
515 Grove Street, Suite 1 A 5.1 miles
Haddon Heights, NJ 8035
401 YOUNG AVE URGENT CARE 5.6 miles
MOORESTOWN, NJ 8057
37 S WHITE HORSE PIKE 5.7 miles
STRATFORD, NJ 8084
5255 MARLTON PIKE 6.1 miles
PENNSAUKEN, NJ 8109
9370 N CRESCENT BLVD STE 200 6.5 miles
PENNSAUKEN, NJ 8110
Cooper River Plaza West, 6981 North Park Drive Suite 20 6.6 miles
Pennsauken, NJ 8109
175 Route 70, 6.6 miles
Medford, NJ 8055
6 N BLACK HORSE PIKE 6.8 miles
MOUNT EPHRAIM, NJ 8059
3 JEFFERSON DR 7.0 miles
LAUREL SPRINGS, NJ 8021
1430 US 130 North, 7.1 miles
Cinnaminson, NJ 8077
1210 ROUTE 130 N STE 1438 7.1 miles
CINNAMINSON, NJ 8077
2001 College Drive Suite 11 7.6 miles
Clementon, NJ 8021
210 BENIGNO BLVD 7.8 miles
BELLMAWR, NJ 8031
100 E BROAD ST 7.9 miles
PALMYRA, NJ 8065
2961 YORKSHIP SQ HISTORICAL FAIRVIEW 8.2 miles
CAMDEN, NJ 8104
1000 ATLANTIC AVE Family Health Center 8.2 miles
CAMDEN, NJ 8104
104 S BROADWAY 8.5 miles
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ 8030
3 COOPER PLZ RM 517 8.7 miles
CAMDEN, NJ 8103
165 S BLACK HORSE PIKE 8.9 miles
RUNNEMEDE, NJ 8078
6940 State Rd 9.4 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19135
1200 DELSEA DR 9.6 miles
WESTVILLE, NJ 8093
4318 ROUTE 130 9.6 miles
WILLINGBORO, NJ 8046
3400 ARAMINGO AVE, STE 4 9.8 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
3356 Aramingo Ave 9.8 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19134
1 REED ST 10.1 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
2715 S FRONT ST, UNIT 2 10.1 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
218A SUNSET RD 10.2 miles
WILLINGBORO, NJ 8046
100 E LEHIGH AVE STE 106 MAB BUILDING 10.2 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125
330 W. Oregon Avenue, 10.4 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19148
7439 FRANKFORD AVE 2ND FL 10.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136
7528 Frankford Ave, 10.4 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19136
730 N Broad St, Suite 125 10.5 miles
Woodbury, NJ 8096
1613 Route 38, 10.7 miles
Lumberton, NJ 8048
608 N Broad St Ste 100 10.7 miles
Woodbury, NJ 8096
5000 FRANKFORD AVE Wakling Building 10.7 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
509 N BROAD ST 10.8 miles
WOODBURY, NJ 8096
4501 Castor Ave, 10.8 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19124
6555 Roosevelt Blvd., 10.9 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19149
220 Sunset Rd, Suite 5D 11.0 miles
Willingboro, NJ 8046
2010 LEVICK ST 11.1 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
2219 S Broad St, 11.2 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19148
1900 S BROAD ST 11.2 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
1930 S BROAD ST UNIT 11 11.2 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
1444 W PASSYUNK AVE 11.3 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
811 SUNSET ROAD 11.3 miles
BURLINGTON, NJ 8016
227 N. Broad St, 11.4 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19107
230 N BROAD ST 11.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
101 BURRS RD BLDG 2 STE A 11.5 miles
WESTAMPTON, NJ 8060
230 N BROAD ST MAIL STOP 101 11.5 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
10800 KNIGHTS RD STE 206 11.8 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
151 FRIES MILL RD STE 205-206 11.9 miles
TURNERSVILLE, NJ 8012
875 MANTUA PIKE STE B 12.1 miles
WOODBURY, NJ 8096
188 Fries Mill Rd, Bldg. H 12.2 miles
Turnersville, NJ 8012
2103 MOUNT HOLLY RD 12.3 miles
BURLINGTON, NJ 8016
100 HERITAGE VALLEY DR STE 2 12.3 miles
SEWELL, NJ 8080
716 N 24TH ST 12.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
2417 Welsh Rd, 12.4 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19114
6129 PALMETTO ST 12.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
412 Sicklerville Rd Ste 106, 12.5 miles
Sicklerville, NJ 8081
5675 N Front St, Store 260 12.5 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19120
524 WILLIAMSTOWN RD 12.8 miles
SICKLERVILLE, NJ 8081
4022 Woodhaven Rd, 12.8 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19154
100 KINGS WAY E STE B3 12.8 miles
SEWELL, NJ 8080
239 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd Ste 160 13.0 miles
SEWELL, NJ 8080
302 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Suite A-2 13.0 miles
Sewell, NJ 8080
475 Hurfville Cross Keys Road Suite B 13.1 miles
Sewell, NJ 8080
700 Cottman Ave, 13.1 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19111
9331 OLD BUSTLETON AVE STE 102 13.3 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
1000 OLDHAM CT 13.8 miles
BENSALEM, PA 19020
9808 Bustleton Avenue, 13.9 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19115
410 ANDBRO DR UNIT 1 13.9 miles
PITMAN, NJ 8071
979 N BLACK HORSE PIKE 14.1 miles
WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ 8094
73 CROWN POINT RD 14.1 miles
PAULSBORO, NJ 8066
2804 SOUTHAMPTON RD 14.2 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154
2 Penn Blvd, Suite 205 14.3 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19144
5322 MAGNOLIA ST 14.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
7000 Holstein Ave 14.5 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153
2837 SOUTHAMPTON RD 14.6 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154
1125 DELSEA DR N 14.7 miles
GLASSBORO, NJ 8028
2966 STREET RD 14.7 miles
BENSALEM, PA 19020
196 William Dalton Drive, Doubletree Shopping Center 14.8 miles
Glassboro, NJ 8028
2801 ISLAND AVE Ste 2 14.9 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153
1311 N 52ND ST 15.0 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
501 BATH RD 15.0 miles
BRISTOL, PA 19007
200 Commerce Circle, Bristol Park Shopping Center 15.0 miles
Bristol, PA 19007
100 DIPLOMAT DR BAY 1 15.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19113
525 Jamestown Street, 15.9 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19128
5800 RIDGE AVE STE 234 16.0 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
6060 RIDGE AVE STE 100 16.3 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
Cloverly Plaza, 628 Old York Road 16.4 miles
Jenkintown, PA 19046
1503 LANSDOWNE AVE STE 2004 16.4 miles
DARBY, PA 19023
601 N MAIN ST PO BOX 900 16.5 miles
GLASSBORO, NJ 8028
1000 Easton Rd, Suite 270 16.7 miles
Wyncote, PA 19095
1854 VETERANS HWY 16.8 miles
LEVITTOWN, PA 19056
100 E LANCASTER AVE STE 317 17.1 miles
WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096
210 E. Street Road, 3rd Floor, Ste 3D 17.3 miles
Feasterville, PA 19053
1419 Old York Rd, 17.5 miles
Abington, PA 19001
90 N MacDade BLVD, 17.5 miles
GLENOLDEN, PA 19036
934 MONTGOMERY AVE 17.6 miles
PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
1468 OLD YORK RD 17.7 miles
ABINGTON, PA 19001
777 White Horse Pike Ste D3, 17.9 miles
Hammonton, NJ 8037
1 CRESCENT DR STE 100 17.9 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19112
153 Levittown Pkwy, Suite 5A 18.2 miles
Levittown, PA 19055
1800 BYBERRY RD STE 705 18.8 miles
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA 19006
103 BALTIMORE PIKE 18.8 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
8 MORTON AVE STE 206 19.1 miles
RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
1107 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 103 19.2 miles
Flourtown, PA 19031
444 BALTIMORE PIKE 19.3 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
201 TOMLIN STATION RD STE B 19.3 miles
MULLICA HILL, NJ 8062
605 S QUEEN ANNE DR 19.4 miles
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
213 MORTON AVE 19.7 miles
FOLSOM, PA 19033
1305 W CHESTER PIKE 19.7 miles
HAVERTOWN, PA 19083
333 N Oxford Valley Road, Suite 203 19.8 miles
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
583 13TH ST STE 101 20.0 miles
HAMMONTON, NJ 8037
501 W MacDade Boulevard, 20.0 miles
Folsom, PA 19033
Springfield Square Shopping Ce, 1001 Baltimore Pike Suite 112 20.2 miles
Springfield, PA 19064
586 Middletown Blvd, Suite C-11 20.3 miles
Langhorne, PA 19047
930 TOWN CENTER DR STE G30 20.4 miles
LANGHORNE, PA 19047
PO BOX 233 20.4 miles
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
2010 W Chester Pike, 20.5 miles
Havertown, PA 19083
2729 BLAIR MILL RD Ste A 20.6 miles
WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090
380 OXFORD VALLEY RD 20.6 miles
LANGHORNE, PA 19047
360 OXFORD VALLEY RD 20.6 miles
LANGHORNE, PA 19047
131 S State Rd 20.6 miles
Springfield, PA 19064
196 W SPROUL RD STE 110 20.6 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
535 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 101 20.7 miles
FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
515 Pennsylvania Ave, 20.8 miles
Ft Washington, PA 19034
858 S WHITE HORSE PIKE STE B-2 20.9 miles
HAMMONTON, NJ 8037
920 W SPROUL RD STE 110 20.9 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
200 Lakeside Dr Ste 230, 21.0 miles
Horsham, PA 19044
2000 SPROUL RD STE 102 21.5 miles
BROOMALL, PA 19008
545 BECKETT RD STE 103 B 21.6 miles
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
301 OXFORD VALLEY RD STE 1104 21.7 miles
YARDLEY, PA 19067
200 BARR HARBOR DR STE 400 21.9 miles
W CNSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
130 Almshouse Rd, 22.0 miles
Richboro, PA 18954
304 FLORAL VALE BLVD 22.4 miles
YARDLEY, PA 19067
701 FLORAL VALE BLVD STE 701 22.5 miles
YARDLEY, PA 19067
201 PRECISION RD 22.6 miles
HORSHAM, PA 19044
1117 MEARNS RD 22.6 miles
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
510 HERON DR STE 108 23.3 miles
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
510 HERON DR STE 114 23.3 miles
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
850 GERMANTOWN PIKE 23.9 miles
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
3574 West Chester Pike, 24.0 miles
Newtown Square, PA 19073
720--730 E Johnson Highway, 24.5 miles
Norristown, PA 19401
601 HAMILTON AVE 24.7 miles
TRENTON, NJ 8629
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 Greentree, NJ 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 Greentree, NJ 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 Greentree, NJ 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 Greentree, NJ 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 Greentree, NJ 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.