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Corporate Hair Follicle Testing

Hair Follicle Drug Testing is one of the most trusted methods of drug detection today, and is used by law enforcement officials, employers and parents alike. This method is not only accurate but it is also a zero-tolerance test, which means that even the smallest amount of a drug will show up on the test.

Hair drug test analysis can provide a drug history over a 90-day period and has consistently proven to be more effective than urinalysis and other methods in correctly identifying substance abusers. Using a small sample of hair cut at the scalp, hair analysis evaluates the amount of drug metabolites embedded inside the hair shaft.

If no head hair is available, body hair can be used. Bleaches, shampoos and external contaminants (i.e. marijuana smoke) have no known impact on test results

We offer two types of Hair Testing:

Hair Test - Self Collection:The TestCountry Hair Drug Testing Kits are designed for fast and accurate hair drug testing needs. Using the instructions provided, the hair sample is collected at home or at the office and sent to the laboratory using the prepaid priority shipping label provided in the kit. All results are provided in written format and are reviewed by a Medical Review Officer. Just Click on the picture above for all our self collection test kits.

Lab-based Hair Test:Hair sample is collected at one of the labs of your choice. This test kit is designed for pre-employment purposes.

Corporate Urine Testing

Urine drug testing is one of the most popular methods of random drug testing for recent drug use, as they are easy to use and provide fast and accurate results.

This method can detect the presence of drugs in urine for up to 3-4 days* after the drug has entered a person's system. The big advantage to urine drug testing, is that you have the ability to test up to 10 different drugs at one time.

Our Urine drug testing kits are FDA cleared , and can be used in any of the following situations:

• Pre-employment testing
• Random employment testing in the workplace
• Random drug testing in schools or youth organizations

* Please see the drug listing chart for further details.

Corporate Saliva Testing

These saliva drug test kits are hygienic and convenient drug screening kits. They provide quick and reliable results and are able to detect up to 6 drugs at once. These saliva test kits can be used at home, schools or in workplaces to ensure a drug-free environment. Because this saliva drug testing kit comes with a new design, the saliva specimens are less exposed to various elements that might cause contamination in the sample.

If you want to monitor your or your family members’ substance abuse status, these saliva drug testing kits offer reliable results in a non-invasive procedure. They eliminate the need to call for a doctor’s appointment and they do not require the assistance of a physician as they are safe and easy to administer at home.

Company Drug Testing Policies

Maintaining a safe environment in the workplace has become more challenging in recent years. Sadly, drugs and drug use have permeated what was once a forbidden setting, the office or any place where work is conducted. One of the best ways to ensure that you are upholding a protected work environment is to perform employee drug testing.

Whether you currently perform lab drug tests or are just in the thinking stages of starting a program for the first time, drug testing is a great tool for maintaining a safe environment for your workers.

However, starting a workplace drug testing program can be daunting if you do not know where to start. Making changes to your current program may not seem worthwhile yet read on. TestCountry has done the research for you and we have come up with the following information to help you, the employer, start a drug testing program or bring your testing in house for faster results while substantially lowering your costs.

It is recommended to have a drug-free workplace policy / program to start drug testing your employees. A well written and communicated program will help you achieve your goal; A Drug-Free Workplace. It can cost you possibly well over $10,000 to use your attorney to write a drug testing workplace policy from scratch and you will have to spend a lot of hours yourself.

WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW BEFORE STARTING A PROGRAM

- Examine Your Organization Drug Risk Exposure to Determine Special Needs?

Before investing in a drug testing program for your workplace, first identify the drug abuse risk in your organization. Have you noticed a decrease in productivity, an increase in absenteeism, or accidents by your employees? Are your insurance and workers claims costs soaring? Random employee drug testing can help to help to have your working environment and safer and cleaner one.

- Understand the law

Some state and federal laws can make setting up an employee drug testing program difficult. Because many people view drug testing as an invasion of privacy, many recent court cases have involved the protection of employee rights. Seeking legal advice can help you understand what you can and cannot do within the parameters of a drug test program.

- Investing in a program

Each drug user can cost a company thousands of dollars, translating into billions spent each year due to healthcare needs, injuries, damage and lost working time. By implementing a drug testing program in your workplace, you are able to achieve on-the-spot results with the use of inexpensive random drug testing products which provide laboratory accurate results. There is no longer a need for lab analysis on all samples; this will significantly reduce your costs.

If you currently do not have a drug testing program in place, the initial investment is not substantial. The investment of a few thousand dollars rather than hundreds of thousands potentially lost in profits, equipment and working hours is well worth your time and money.

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN THE EMPLOYEE DRUG TESTING PROGRAM

- A Clearly Written Policy

Before you purchase or administer a drug test, a detailed employee drug testing policy is required. In order to create a drug-free workplace, you will need to consider several factors such as:

1. What are you trying to accomplish with your drug testing program? Defining your goals and parameters for an employee drug testing program can help you shape the guidelines which will help to achieve the best results.
2. Decide on the who, what, when, where and why. Who does your employee drug testing policy apply to and why? What rights do your employees have within the parameters of a drug testing program? Will they be subject to random searches and tests? Who will you assign to administer the tests? Answering these questions will help you focus to prepare the policy.
3. What will the consequences be if the employee policy is violated? Disciplinary action must be outlined in the drug testing policy (i.e. option for warning(s), rehabilitation, dismissal, etc). This will minimize the risk of litigation. Also, if you plan to offer rehabilitation, will the program be in house or will you outsource this sort of program for employees who test positive on drug tests.

- Employee Consent and Notification

While as an employer you do not have to notify your employees when drug testing will take place (in most states), it is, however, necessary to have the employee's consent to administer a drug test. This can be done by requiring each employee to read and sign a copy of the employee drug testing policy and having an official meeting to discuss the policy in order to address any concerns or to clear up any discrepancies that may exist.

- Drug Testing Specifics

Once your employee drug testing policy is complete, the next step is to decide on the specifics of the actual drug testing method you will use. Some issues to be sorted are what is to be done should a positive result occur and what to do when an employee is reluctant to provide a sample. (Lab testing is available should you require confirmation of a positive result.)

Choosing a drug testing type is also valuable. Weighing the pros and cons of drug testing methods in the workplace is the best way to decide which type - urine, saliva or hair - is best for your workplace.

Also, settle on when drug testing will take place. Will you only perform pre-employment drug test screening? Or will random drug testing take place periodically in the workplace on an ongoing basis?