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How the Drug Screen Process Works
We have to understand how the process starts from beginning to end, from sample collection, proper documentation (Chain of Custody), testing, verifying of the results (MROs), agency/administration guidelines, and more. We are the experts in this field so you can focus on the business.
Employee Drug Screening Process
Sample Collection
Donor arrives at collection site where they are logged in, information is gathered on the chain of custody form.
Donor provides the Urine Sample (sometimes with person present)
Guidelines set forth by the DOT, USCG, and other governing agencies determine the rules of which the collection site is to administer the donor collection.
The Urine Sample is Collected and sent to the Lab for Testing
Before sending the sample to the lab, the collector performs a series of "pre-tests" to make sure the sample is adequate.
The Sample is Sent To The Lab
The Chain of Custody Form is logged and sent along to the lab for documentation. One of 10,000+ Labs across United States are available for testing, so no matter where you are located there is a lab somewhere near you the collectors can send the sample to.
The Lab Performs Tests On the Sample
The lab performs a series of "panels" to test for various drugs & medications in the urine sample and render a result.
Test Results (If Negative)
We As the MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICERS review the lab results & validate the chain of custody. If the results come back negative we will pass that onto your employer within 24 hours or less, log it into our online portal, your employer can then login to view the results and chain of custody. The process is complete.
IF a "NON-NEGATIVE" is Rendered
We as Medical Review Officers review the results, contact the employee or prospective hire and ask a series of questions. If our physician (MRO) determines the result is accurate without just cause (i.e. valid prescription), it will be deemed and logged as a positive.
Notification to Employer
Substance Abuse Consultants notifies the employer of the positive determination, and your employer makes a determination on employment either by company policy and/or federal rules set forth by the governing agency guidelines.
Substance Abuse Professionals Recommendation & Contact
We will have one of our Substance Abuse Counselors contact the employee or prospective employee and follow-up with the next steps to create a step by step plan of action to get them back to work legally.
Learn MoreThe Substance Abuse Professionals Process
The Substance Abuse Professional makes recommendations, sets for a return to duty plan of action for up to 6 months to 5 years depending on the employees hopeful positive progress and work efforts.
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Our Testimonial
Being professionals in the field of drug testing & drug screen consulting allows us the joy of seeing people get back on their feet as well as help our clients flourish in the face of occupational challenges.
The communication we receive from Substance Abuse Consultants regarding test results for our employees is timely and thorough. I appreciate how if there are problematic results, I receive a phone.
N.W. White & Company
HR ManagerWe’ve been a customer for many years and S.A.C has always taken care of our needs. Their staff is the best!
Ashley Amick
Safety DirectorWe have had the pleasure of working with Substance Abuse Consultants (SAC) as our MRO for over 20 years and we cannot recommend them more. Furthermore, the team at SAC.
Bonita Springs Utilities
Human Resource ManagerWe have been using services from Substance Abuse Consultants for many years with only positive things to say regarding the services with the MRO and staff. The communication with them.
