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23 February 2022
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from blood samples to drug and alcohol screening as part of rehab programmes, random, for cause or pre-placement.
We provide a range of blood sampling for general well-being e.g cholesterol and risk of exposure to compounds such as lead.
We provide a range of drug and alcohol screening services including lab analysis if required.
We provide a range of travel vaccinations, including Yellow Fever. Please contact us to find out what vaccinations are available.
We can provide flu vaccination services to ensure that your employees are immunised.
Certain occupations are associated with an increased risk of diseases which can be prevented by vaccination.
When employees are working with susceptible or vulnerable people there is a risk that diseases may be transmitted.
What is meant by chain of custody?
This is the procedure which is followed after a ‘positive’ non-negative drug test. The urine sample is divided into 2 containers A and B and sent off to an accredited laboratory for testing to see if the ‘positive’ non-negative drug test matches the result of the instant drug test. The result will be communicated to your employer, usually in 5 working days.
What drugs are tested for?
We conduct either 6-part drug screening, 10-part drug screening or specific drugs on request. The most common drugs tested are Cocaine, Amphetamines, Methamphetamine, THC (cannabis), Opioids, and Benzodiazepines.
Can I eat and drink before my D&A test?
Yes. Please ensure that you can provide a urine sample when requested, by being hydrated. Certain foods e.g. poppy seeds can give a false positive result and should be avoided 3 days before your test.
What happens if I am unable to pass a urine sample?
You will not be allowed to leave the practice. You will be given 250mls/max 1 litre of water to drink every 30 minutes up to 3 hours. If after this time you are unable to provide a urine sample, you will be declared as having a non-negative result and your employer will be informed.
How do you test for drugs and alcohol?
A drug test is conducted using a fresh urine sample provided under strict conditions at the practice. An instant drug kit is used to test your sample. If a ‘non-negative result’ is obtained we will check with your employer to see if it is to be sent to the laboratory for Chain of Custody testing – see below. An alcohol test is conducted using a breathalyzer which provides an instant result. If the result is > 0.01 we will retest again in 20 minutes.
How quickly will the report come back from the lab?
Chain of custody results usually takes a minimum of 5 working days.
