Why Use Mobile Drug Testing

By Alyssa Riggs


In this day and age, time is money. Companies are looking for ways to save money and cut downtime without sacrificing safety. Drug and alcohol screening has become mandatory in many industries. Whether alcohol, illegal drugs or overuse of prescription medications, misuse can lead to serious accidents and excessive employee absences. Mobile drug testing is a cost effective way to prevent problems before they occur.





Before, employees had to leave the worksite and travel to another facility to give samples. Hours could be wasted between travel time and waiting for the appointment. With current technology, you can have the test site brought to you, wherever and whenever you schedule it.

Instead of disrupting the work day, employees continue their routine until it is time for their turn, then return immediately to their tasks. This also prevents liability involved if something happens to your employees while they are traveling to and from the testing site. Less time away from the job means reduced loss of profit.

Since test administration companies are responsible for managing and coordinating all test procedures, staff time and money is saved. The transportation of all equipment, including any FDA approved reagents necessary to perform tests, as well as the staff to perform them is the responsibility of the testing company. Other services available may include help in interpreting the results, storing records, and the administration of drug programs and counseling to any employees who fail the test.

Mobile facilities are capable of performing many kinds of tests including urine, hair, oral fluid and breath alcohol. Most often the specimens that are collected from employees are urine. The procedure requires certain sterile conditions as well as preparation of the area before collection to prevent any tampering or contamination. Mobile facilities make the process easier for everyone. Cost will depend on your location and the availability of a collection site or the need for one to be provided. The number of employees, the number of shifts and days of work are also a factor.

Collectors are trained to ensure standard procedures are followed so that any adverse results are admissible should a court case arise. A third party involved keeps the chain of custody and ensures no tampering or errors by company employees. They are also responsible for all necessary paperwork and filling it out properly.

Programs may be customized to meet specific drug screening requirements depending on the industry your company is in. Options include pre-employment tests, random, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, follow-up, and emergency post-accident services. All are carried out by trained individuals with standard protocols in place.

Making sure the environment remains drug free will lead to greater productivity and fewer accidents. Employee absenteeism and compensation claims should also diminish. The ease and convenience of mobile drug testing will facilitate mass hiring processes and get employees on the job sooner. Greater production and less downtime should lead to higher profits and a happier work place for all.




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