Of course. We respect your privacy and maintain confidentiality for all of our clients. Unless you provide us with written permission to release your results to a third party, only you will receive your lab results.
Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are recommended. To get in and out of the lab faster, we recommend making an appointment.
It depends on the type of test and the medication(s) you are taking. Please consult with your pharmacist or doctor prior to scheduling an appointment. You should never stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor beforehand.
If the medical review officer (MRO) determines you are unable to produce a sufficient amount of urine for the test, the test may be cancelled. It would not be considered a refusal.
DOT disqualifying medications include, but are not limited to:
Amphetamines
Narcotics or their derivatives
Opium derivatives (including codeine)
Marijuana (medical or recreational)
Phencyclidine
A DOT drug test includes a 5-panel drug test regimen.
While many tests don't require preparation, it is important to follow your doctor's instructions for fasting or other preparation. Fasting includes not eating or drinking for a specified time period before the test to ensure the most accurate results.
Drinking 1-2 extra cups of water or milk (if your diet allows) is recommended on the day of the test. Fasting or a change in diet is not required. Please tell your doctor about any medications or supplements you are taking.
Urine is the most common specimen type for toxicology tests, as drugs are cleared out of the bloodstream through the liver and kidneys, and eliminated through urine.
The amount of fluid taken in a short amount of time prior to providing the urine sample is the only thing that affects a dilute sample.
A DOT specimen can be tested for:
Marijuana
Cocaine
Amphetamines
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Opiods
No. Only saliva or breath for screening and breath for confirmation tests are permitted. Other types of tests, such as blood or urine, are not authorized.