Many businesses use the common practice of drug testing newly hired employees; a supervisor hands a laboratory slip to the employee and he or she takes the remaining business day off to sit in a testing facility. Sounds incredibly productive, right? What about employees who have worked for a number of years at the same business? Does the employer test them regularly? The answer is typically a resounding NO. Productivity is lost by sending workers out for a random drug test, but even more efficiency disappears on a daily basis if any workers are taking drugs. The answer to increased productivity lies in mobile drug testing.
Unlike standard testing facilities, mobile testing brings the drug evaluation directly to the employer’s office. Highly trained technicians will perform various tests, such as collecting urine samples. Although the results cannot be confirmed until they are evaluated by a certified laboratory, employers can be sure that the specimen collections are random and accurate.
USA Mobile Drug Testing is a unique company that offers employers a dedicated mobile service; USAMDT does not sell testing kits, rather they bring the testing service to each business. Qualified technicians will collect and maintain a clean sample. Use of retail testing kits is notoriously known for false readings since the everyday person is not trained in the critical art of clean sample collections.
USA Mobile Drug Testing has a standard procedure for collecting, evaluating, and reporting information about urine samples. Employers can be sure that each test is actually evaluated for any tampering of the sample; USAMDT uses a specialized validity test to verify any alterations to the sample. After collection is completed at the employer’s facility, technicians run the sample through various tests within a laboratory. Technicians look for any evidence of hard drugs, including PCP, cocaine, opiates, marijuana, and amphetamines. Typically, the employer will receive the results in less than 3 days.
Hard drugs are not the only problem within the workplace; alcohol is still a large contributor to decreased productivity. USAMDT also tests for alcohol abuse using breath analyzers. Unlike the hard drug testing, the breath analysis performed by technicians will have immediate results ready for the employer. Knowing if an employee is under the influence of alcohol is extremely important to prevent workplace accidents, such as operating machinery.
Some employers may require alternative testing, such as for steroid abuse. Technicians from USAMDT can take different bodily samples from the employees; some samples may include sweat, hair, or saliva. Depending on the test and sample taken, results can be available immediately or within a few days.
Mobile testing is not only for businesses; USAMDT will visit homes for testing as well. Parents that believe that their child is under the influence of drugs can have technicians drop by unannounced for a random drug test; parents can choose which drugs to test for or choose to test for all drugs. Knowing if a child is abusing drugs can help the parents understand what kind of treatment or therapy to offer. It will save lives in the end.
USAMDT also offers DNA testing with 100% mobility; no longer does a new baby and possible father need to visit an off-site facility to determine the correct paternity. In fact, the DNA testing is completed in the maternity ward, as soon as the baby is stable enough to have a bodily sample taken. This mobile convenience allows fathers to know their position in the family within 48 hours. A new father will not miss precious time with his new child.
Sports teams need to be tested periodically for drug abuse so that each player is equal on the playing field. Instead of sending a dozen players to a testing facility, USAMDT will actually visit the team’s field or meeting area for mobile testing. Each player will have a sample taken and analyzed; depending on the particular test, USAMDT can provide instant results or offer laboratory analysis within a few days.
Mobile drug testing offers a fresh way to evaluate the habits of employees, family members, or team players. Each individual evaluation will help employers and loved ones understand the extent of drug abuse which can spark rehabilitation for some people. Overall, testing will save lives and business productivity for a safer work and home life.