Drug testing
Employers often send new hires or employees for a drug screen. Many urgent care and occupational health clinics collect samples on a walk-in basis. DOT-regulated tests follow federal collection rules.
Who can do it
Any clinic that offers collection services. For DOT tests, the collector must follow federal procedures. Ask whether the clinic does DOT collections if your employer requires one.
Who needs it
- New hires as part of a job offer
- Employees after an incident or for random testing
- Transportation workers covered by DOT testing rules
What to bring
- Photo ID
- Your employer's paperwork or authorization form
- The test type your employer asked for (for example a 5-panel or 10-panel)
What to expect
- ID check
- Supervised sample collection
- Chain-of-custody paperwork
- Results sent to your employer or their reviewing doctor
Cost
Usually billed to the employer. If you're paying, ask for the price first.