Drug Tests for Employees - Pre-Employment Drug Testing - On Site or Office Appointments

      
At ACS Drug Screening, our knowledgeable and courteous staff is responsive to your questions and concerns. Please call us at 214-733-7105 or 214-297-1155 to discuss setting up an instant result employee drug test program in your company.  We can come to your location or set an appointment for your employee(s) to come to our office

We do instant result 5 and 10 panel drug screening with results in about 5 minutes - this service is available for employers, walk in customers, and especially parents who want to periodically check a child for possibily making a bad decision.

Parents, if your child knows that there is a chance for am unannounced drug test, they are more apt to tell thier friends "No thanks, my parents test me" and it will certainly help them make better decisions.

ACS Drug Screening office is located conveniently at 1226 N Belt Line Rd in Irving, Tx - we are just 3 stoplights south of US HWY 183 on Belt Line Rd.

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In addition to our drug screening services, we also offer mobile or office appointment fingerprinting services and Notary Public services.  For your fingerprinting or notary needs, please call us at 214-793-1155 or email us!           

ACS Drug Screening is prepared to deliver to you the most effective, productive, and cost efficient safety program available for meeting and exceeding the need related to controlled substance and alcohol testing. With this in mind, we offer a complete range of services to meet your requirements.

What are the benefits of a drug-free workplace?

• Increased productivity
• Reduced turnover
• Reduced tardiness
• Reduced absenteeism
• Safer work environment
• Saving of valuable time on the hiring process
• Hiring only drug-free employees
• Reduced health insurance costs
• Workers Comp Insurance Incentives
• Safety

We want to be your partner in keeping your workforce safe and healthy.  We are a mobile on-site service and also offer appointments in our centrally located office in Irving, TX.

Give us a call at 214-793-1155 to speak with a representative to answer any questions you might have.

 Testing of employees whose job responsibilities are safety-sensitive.

Call us at 214-793-1155 for your appointment!

5 minute immediate result testing!

Anonymous Drug Testing!

Chain of Custody
Collection Site
Collection Process
Dept. of Transportation (DOT)
DOT Drug Screen
Drug Testing Policy
GC/MS
Medical Review Officer (MRO)
SAMHSA

Patient Service Center
Patient Service Technician
Post Accident Testing
Pre-Employment Testing
Random Testing
Reasonable Suspicion Testing
Return to Duty Testing
Non-DOT Drug Screen
Chain of Custody

Chain of custody:
Is the term that refers to the process of ensuring and providing documentation of proper specimen identification and handling from the time of collection to the receipt of laboratory results. If the results come under legal challenge, the specimen must have been handled according to chain of custody procedures exactly and accurately. The chain of custody protocol assures the specimen belongs to the individual whose information is printed on the specimen bottle label, no adulteration or tampering has taken place, exactly who had possession of the specimen and when, how the specimen was transported and stored before it was analyzed, no unauthorized access to the specimen was possible, and the specimen was handled in a secure manner

Collection Site (Patient Service Center):
A facility where individuals present themselves for the purpose of providing body fluid(s) to be analyzed for specified controlled substances.

Collection Process:
All specimen collections should be done utilizing a secured restroom. After the donor has removed any bulky objects and washed their hands they should choose a sealed specimen collection kit. All seals are removed in the donor's presence and the donor should then be asked to provide a urine specimen. Following the collection of donor's specimen the chain of custody form should be filled out and completed while the donor is present. After all the specimen bottles, chain of custody form, and specimen bags are sealed then the donor may be allowed to leave.

D.O.T. (Department of Transportation):
The Department of Transportation is an operating administration of the United States administering regulations requiring alcohol and/or drug testing in accordance with 49CFR Part 40 of the federal regulations.

D.O.T. Drug Screen:
A D.O.T. drug screen is a screen that tests a specimen for five drugs (Opiates, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Cocaine) A D.O.T. approved chain of custody form is used during the collection process and a split sample is collected and both specimens are forwarded to the laboratory for testing. Once the laboratory completes the testing process the result is forwarded to the Medical Review Officer (MRO) for review. Following the MRO's review, results are reported to the designated reporting agency.

Drug Testing Policy:
A well drafted policy outlines what type of testing will be conducted, the terms and definitions surrounding drug screening, and recourse for positive test results. A policy is also utilized to convey a strong message of zero tolerance towards drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry):
GC/MS testing is considered to be the most definitive method for confirming the presence of a detected substance in urine. GC/MS is utilized to confirm test results that indicate any level of a controlled substance. When a laboratory suspects adulterants, dilution, or other sample abnormality, GC/MS will identify the exact chemicals compounds present in suspicious samples.

Medical Review Officer (MRO):
According to DOT regulations, all DOT drug screens must be reviewed by an MRO. Many states also require an MRO review. An MRO is a license M.D. with a history of substance abuse diagnostic work. This service is also available for Non-DOT testing, if desired. During the MRO's review it may be necessary for them to contact and speak directly with the donor to verify any types of medication the donor has taken. The client will not be notified if this occurs and will only be notified when a test result is available.

Non-DOT Drug Screen:
A Non-DOT screen is a screen that can test for a wide range of drugs such as; Opiates,PCP,Amphetamines/Methamphetamines, Marijuana, Cocaine; which is considered a 5-panel drug screen. This can be expanded upon by testing for the above five drugs and adding Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propxyphene; which is considered a 10-panel drug screen. A urine alcohol (ethyl) can be added to either panel if desired.

Patient Service Technician:
A designated person trained in specimen collection procedures who insures that 1) donors are identified correctly, 2) chain of custody protocol is strictly followed, 3) donors’ dignity is preserved, 4) no sample is adulterated or diluted during collection, and 5) donors and clients receive the best possible evidentiary collection and testing service possible.

Post Accident Testing:
Testing of an employee who is involved in an on-the-job accident (vehicular or otherwise) which may have involved human error and may have caused a fatality, serious injury, or significant property damage.

Pre-employment Testing:
A candidate for employment must pass the drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment. Testing can be performed as part of the application process 1) before an offer of employment is made, 2) as a part of the hiring process after an offer of employment is made but before the employee commences work, or 3) shortly after the individual begins work but continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug and/or alcohol test.

Random Testing:
The testing of employees who are chosen on a "neutral-selection" basis without advance notice. True random testing is conducted by pooling a selected amount of numbers determined by the client from the total number of qualified participants' numbers in the random pool. InfoLink manages clients’ random testing at no additional fee, but recommends that clients familiarize themselves with their state law; some states prohibit random testing while others restrict it to “safety sensitive" positions.

Reasonable Suspicion/Cause Testing:
The "cause" required is an objective, factual, individualized basis for testing, such as when an employee's observed behavior or physical appearance suggests drug and/or alcohol use or possession of drugs and/or alcohol.

Return to Duty Testing:
Employees returning from a leave of absence for sickness or injury exceeding a given number of days can be required to submit and successfully pass a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of reinstatement.

SAMHSA:
Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (formerly NIDA, National Institute of Drug Abuse) is the department of the federal government that regulates and certifies laboratories currently processing DOT specimens. Laboratories with the SAMHSA certification are also available to test Non-DOT samples. These laboratories confirm all positive drug screen samples by GC/MS testing.