Quick highlights
- Urine-based qualitative screening for common substances
- Fast turnaround and convenient sampling
- Presumptive results—confirm with GC-MS/LC-MS/MS for definitive identification
- Detection windows vary by substance and usage pattern
- Cross-reactivity can occur with some prescriptions and OTC products
- Avoid overhydration immediately before sample
- Chain-of-custody can be arranged for workplace/legal needs
- Confidential reporting based on policy and consent
- Not a medical diagnosis; used as screening support
- SEO coverage: urine drug screening test, drug screen urine test, substance abuse screening
What’s included
Preparation
- Verify if chain-of-custody or supervised collection is required
- Carry valid ID and required documents
- Avoid excessive fluid intake 2–3 hours before sample
- Provide a midstream urine sample in lab container
- Complete labeling/documentation as instructed
- Submit sample promptly for processing
- Download report from <a href='/my-account/'>View reports</a>
- If result is disputed, request confirmatory testing per policy
FAQs
A screening test that checks urine for drug classes and reports qualitative results.
No.
Screening is presumptive; confirmatory testing may be needed for definitive identification.
Yes; some medications can cross-react. Disclose prescriptions where appropriate.
It varies by substance, dose, frequency, and metabolism.
Urine.
For workplace/legal contexts, supervised collection is commonly required.
Specific methods like GC-MS/LC-MS/MS that accurately identify substances.
Often same day or within 24 hours.
Excess water can dilute urine; follow instructions.
Reporting depends on authorization and policy; workplace testing follows defined processes.
It means the substance was not detected above the screening cutoff; it does not guarantee absence in all cases.
Download from <a href='/my-account/'>View reports</a>.
Ask for chain-of-custody and confirmatory testing as per requirement.
Notes
Drug screens detect substances, not impairment.
