On-site Drug testing Vs Lab drug Testing

On-site drug Testing

On-site drug and alcohol testing provides the most rapid results for drug and alcohol detection. 

A result can be seen 5 - 8 minutes after the sample is collected. In a recent study Medvet determined that from 289 on-site tests performed in the field, there were only 2 false positives (where the kit indicated a drug group and no trace of the drugs were found in the laboratory). They have a 99% specificity and sensitivity rate.

Presumptive positive samples are sent to the Toxicology Laboratory for further confirmation as per AS/NZS 4308:2008 and AS 4760:2006. Employees who test positive can be sent home from work or stood down until lab results are confirmed.

People who produce negative screening samples can be sent back to work immediately with the confidence that they have not had any recent exposure to drugs listed in AS/NZS 4308:2008. Samples that have screened positive are usually returned to the company within 48 hours, depending on the location of the initial screen.

On-site drug testing can be conducted by one of our trained staff or you can have one of your own staff members trained in testing as per the AS/NZS 4308:2008 or AS 4760:2006.  This allows you to test at any time. 

Laboratory drug Testing

Laboratory drug testing provides a more accurate form of testing, and eliminates the possibility of false positive results. Laboratory drug screening can be tailored to your specific needs.  Laboratory drug screening can also provide a more confidential way to test.

The samples are collected and sent to our Toxicology Laboratory for screening and confirmation as required. Negative results are usually available within 24 hours, depending on the location of the sample collection.  Positive drug results will usually be available within 48 hours.