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Drug and Alcohol Testing
At WorkforceQA, we help employers get fast, accurate drug and alcohol testing results to make the most informed hiring decisions. We offer nationwide clinics and on-site testing, ensuring industry experts collect, analyze, and review each specimen using current best practices, helping your organization stay compliant.
Get a QuoteChoosing the Right Drug Test Specimen for Your Workforce
Our team will assist you in selecting the optimal drug and alcohol testing method among the three types of specimens—urine, saliva, or hair—based on your organization’s needs and priorities.
Urine is the most prevalent and longest-tenured form of testing. It’s also the only method currently approved for Department of Transportation (DOT) testing programs.
Advantages
- Cost-effective and quick results
- Legally defensible
- Familiarity within the workforce
- Detects recent use
Disadvantages
- Tampering is possible
- Collection can take several hours
- Invasive collection
A trained specimen collector will collect the hair sample before sending it to a certified laboratory for testing. From there, a Medical Review officer reviews and confirms the results.
Advantages
- Detection up to the past 90 days
- Difficult to alter results
- Fast and non-invasive collection
Disadvantages
- State regulations may apply
- Most expensive method of testing
- Limited Detection of Recent Use
- Requires donor to have hair
- Results take 2-4 days
As the least invasive testing method, donors insert a swab into the mouth for a short period of time. A certified laboratory then tests and reviews the sample.
Advantages
- Ease of collection
- Fast and non-invasive
- Difficult to alter results
Disadvantages
- State regulations may apply
- Detection window is limited
- Must maintain supply of kits
- Results take 2-4 days
Reasons for Testing
Drug and alcohol testing can be necessary for several reasons. We can guide you in identifying which combination of services aligns with your needs and execute a strategy that ensures your workplace safety.
Before investing time and money into onboarding and training new employees, it is crucial to ensure they are suitable for the position, especially in safety-sensitive roles. Pre-employment testing is required by most Drug-Free Workplace Programs to protect your company and employees.
Benefits
- Fewer accidents on the job
- Lower turnover rates
- Decreased absenteeism
- Discounted workers’ compensation insurance premium
Implementing random drug and alcohol testing is a vital part of any substance abuse prevention program and serves as a powerful deterrent to misuse. WorkforceQA provides DOT compliant and customizable management of random testing pools, tailored to the unique needs of each job classification, geographic region, and functional area.
Benefits
- Scientifically generated and legally defensible random selections
- Random test scheduling assistance at clinic or on-site
- Quarterly and Annual random progress monitoring and reporting
- Ability to customize frequency, rates and transmission
WorkforceQA offers 24/7/365 coordination and management of post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, ensuring quick and compliant responses anytime, day or night. Our dedicated in-house team handles the entire process — from scheduling and documentation to reporting. We also offer online supervisor training to help managers recognize signs of impairment and follow testing procedures, empowering your team to act confidently when needed.
Our Team Will
- Schedule and coordinate time-sensitive tests anywhere, anytime
- Manage all testing requirements and documentation
- Provide real-time status updates throughout the process
- Confirm and report test completion to ensure full compliance
Drug Testing
Drug tests can detect a wide range of substances, depending on the test panel selected and the specimen type collected (urine, oral fluid, or hair). WorkforceQA works with you to select the appropriate panel to align with your compliance obligations and workplace policy requirements.
Commonly Detected Substances
- Marijuana (THC)
- Cocaine
- Opioids (e.g., codeine, morphine, heroin)
- Amphetamines (e.g., Adderall, methamphetamine)
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
- Benzodiazepines
- Barbiturates
- Methadone
- Propoxyphene
- Alcohol (typically via breath or saliva testing)
Panel Options
- 5-Panel: The standard panel for DOT-regulated testing; screens for THC, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and PCP
- 10-Panel & Expanded Panels: Include additional prescription medications, synthetic drugs, and other commonly misused substances
Alcohol Testing
Alcohol testing is conducted separately from drug testing and is designed to detect current alcohol use or impairment.
Testing Methods
- Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT): Commonly used for DOT and post-accident testing
- Saliva (Oral Fluid) Alcohol Testing: Suitable for rapid screening
- Urine Alcohol Testing: Available for specific program requirements
WorkforceQA helps you determine the appropriate testing method based on regulatory requirements and your organization's workplace safety policies.
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Your Complete Drug & Alcohol Testing Provider
- Fast, accurate results to reduce hiring delays
- Nationwide clinic network + on-site collections
- DOT-compliant and non-regulated testing
- Urine, oral fluid, and hair specimen options
- Random, pre-employment, post-accident & more
- In-House Licensed & Certified MRO
Customized Testing Programs
Whether you need:
- A standard 5-panel or 10-panel test
- A DOT-compliant program
- Customized panels for your workforce
- Ongoing program management and reporting
We build the right solution for your business and industry.
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Return to Duty Plans
When an employee breaches the drug or alcohol policies and you choose to re-employ them, it is imperative to execute an appropriate plan to safeguard your team, the individual, and the public. Our team is available to support you at every stage of the process.
Launch Your PlanOur Return-to-Duty Support Includes:
- Coordination of required substance abuse professional (SAP) processes (when applicable)
- Scheduling and management of return-to-duty testing
- Implementation of follow-up testing plans
- Ongoing random testing administration as required
Follow-up testing may include unannounced, directly observed, or random tests over a defined period, depending on regulatory requirements or company policy. We help you manage these testing schedules confidentially and efficiently to ensure compliance and maintain workplace safety.
Our goal is to make the process clear, compliant, and seamless - so you can focus on operations while we manage the details.