Last updated : November 11, 2024
Most companies recognize the value and importance of drug testing, but committing to a traditional drug-testing program can be costly in terms of efficiency. Offsite testing means paying for travel time and losing productivity.
A credible mobile drug testing provider brings professional testing right to your facility. Mobile testing offers the same full suite of reliable and proven testing services as any lab, including analysis of urine, saliva, and hair. The benefits of mobile testing extend beyond productivity gains. Here’s why mobile testing trumps a clinic setting every time:
Flexible
Mobile testing can be anywhere you need it 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you have an immediate concern about a specific employee or want to set up a random testing program for your whole crew at an unusual time or place, a mobile test can be executed in any location. Unlike traditional labs, mobile testers can meet the demands of an office, manufacturing site, or even in the field. Because testing takes just a few minutes, there is no lost time and there are no scheduling issues for any employee. Another benefit of mobile testing is that it can be tailored for your needs and budget.
Reliable
Mobile testing providers use certified compliance specialists that can instantly screen for alcohol, tobacco, steroids and virtually all legal and illegal drugs of abuse. A good provider will use techniques that adhere to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) standards using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry technology, and offer 10-panel, 9-panel, 5-panel, or tailored tests. The results are more reliable and less open for dispute because the tests are performed on site.
Foolproof
Mobile drug tests are exceptionally difficult to cheat because they can be set up so that workers do not know the time of the test, or that one the testers are coming. This eliminates the opportunity to submit false samples or otherwise take steps to cheat on a test. The sample taken and tested will be the employee’s sample every time.
Fast
Mobile drug testing doesn’t just eliminate travel time for employees. It delivers on-site testing with results that are incredibly quick. This speed immediately prevents accidents caused by employees under the influence, protecting companies from costly accidents, potential litigation and Workers’ Compensation claims and possible downtime.
Convenient
A mobile tester can easily replace a lab-based provider to become a one-stop shop for any substance test need. The techniques meet all federal and local standards, so you can trust the results. Whether you need an individual test or to build a comprehensive testing program for compliance purposes, a mobile testing provider can work with you to customize a solution that does not disrupt your business and delivers peace of mind and a safer, more productive workplace.
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