Why Use Mobile Drug Testing

By Alyssa Riggs


Time means money. Today, companies are seeking ways of saving money and preventing too much downtime while maintaining safety standards. Mandatory drug screening is required in many companies and industries. Misuse of alcohol and drugs, legal as well as illegal, can be the cause of serious accidents in the workplace and frequent absenteeism of the users Bringing mobile drug testing units to the job site is a cost effective solution that will help alleviate occurrences before they become a problem.

Employees no longer have to leave work to travel to a drug screening facility. This will save hours of travel time and waiting to be tested. It is now possible for the technology involved to come to the workplace, no matter where it is located, or when it is open. This flexibility allows the company to control the details of when and where, as well as save money.

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.

Test companies also save company staff time and money by coordinating and managing the entire specimen collection and testing process. They provide all the equipment, FDA-approved reagents and staff necessary for the collection process, and transport it all to your location, no matter how remote it may be. Many provide counseling or administer rehab programs for any employees who have positive results. Some even offer services for interpreting and keeping records of the results. Choose a company based on your needs and environment.

There are numerous types of specimens that mobile facilities have the ability collect. Urine is the most common specimen collected from employees and requires sterile conditions for the proper collection. Any water or liquid soap dispensers must also be prepped to prevent improper access and contamination. It simplifies the process for all if qualified collectors prepare the collection area and monitor the process to avoid tampering of the results. The cost for this will be calculated based on the number of employees and their schedules and if a testing site is available on premises or must be brought in.

To avoid contamination or tampering if there is a possibility that test results will be used in court, trained collectors keep the chain of custody so results are admissible. This way no employee errors will crop up. The collecting agency is also familiar with and responsible for all the paperwork necessary.

Customization of drug screening programs allows companies to meet their own industry regulated requirements. Whether used for pre-employment, random tests, reasonable suspicion, to allow an employee to return to duty, as a follow-up procedure or as post-accident testing, chosen options will be carried out by trained individuals with established protocols in place.

No drugs in the workplace ensures a safer environment that is conducive to productivity. This means fewer worker compensation claims and fewer days of sick time taken. Bringing the testing service onsite is more convenient especially in remote areas. Mass hiring can be conducted quickly and all at once without waiting to schedule appointments. Mobile drug testing also helps alleviate stress and cost if any potential hazardous exposure occurs.




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