How can testing be conducted?

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Depending on your company policies and procedures, together with the aims and goals, the available facilities, or specific industry requirements, there are several options available to select a testing method.

 

Progressive Diagnostics can help you select and manage a testing method and develop a testing customised to your requirements.

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The following is available:

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Urine Drug Testing

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Urine may contain detectable levels of drugs (or their metabolites) for days and for certain substances weeks after consumption.

 

The selected toilet area is secured to eliminate the possibility of adulteration or tampering, but respecting the donor's privacy.  A urine sample is collected. The urine specimen is tested either onsite via an instant test device or the specimen can be forwarded directly to the testing laboratory.

 

If the on-site test result is non-negative, the sample should be forwarded for laboratory confirmation testing to provide a test result for further action as necessary under the company drug and alcohol policy.

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Oral-Fluid (Saliva) Drug Testing

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Oral-fluid (saliva), may contain detectable levels of drugs for hours to days after consumption. By using an oral- fluid swab, these can be identified on-site.

 

Oral-fluid drug testing devices can use either neat oral fluid, or be diluted with further liquids contained within the device.

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If the on-site test result is non-negative, a further specimen is collected into a device and forwarded for laboratory confirmation testing to provide a test result for further action as necessary under the company drug and alcohol policy.

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Breath Alcohol Testing

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Breath alcohol testing is performed in conjunction with all drug testing at no additional cost.

Stand-alone breath alcohol testing is also available.

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Hair Drug Testing

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Hair testing provides a longer-term view of drug use. The general rule of thumb is that hair grows around one centimetre (1 cm) per month. When drugs are consumed, trace evidence of this is secreted as the hair grows, meaning there can be detectable levels of drugs, and a rough estimate of when the growing hair was exposed to the substance.

 

It is generally recommended hair is cut from the scalp in a small selection of strands, and the first 3 cm (roughly three months' growth) is forwarded for laboratory analysis.

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Surface Testing

Surface testing is available to test for the presence of drugs on surfaces.  This service particularly relates to meth residue screening for property owners. Meth surface testing helps to ensure the safety and reduce liability risks within.   Regular testing provides a deterrent to meth use and manufacture which can also detect contamination problems early when they are easier to rectify.

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Products and Consumables

Progressive Diagnostics provide a range of onsite testing products and consumables for drug and alcohol testing and for surface testing.  Our range of products and consumables suit varying workplace onsite testing requirements as well as personal self-testing.

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Our Staff

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Our testing staff are all nationally certified drug and alcohol screening officers, available to conduct onsite testing at your workplace.

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Our Testing Service

 

• Onsite testing 24/7

• Onsite urine testing for the drug classes listed under the relevant Australian Standards.  Additional drug classes available on request

• Instant results provided on the day of testing

• Written report provided for all positive laboratory results

• Both male and female testing staff available to suit your requirements

• Policy assistance, implementation and guidance on regulations