Drug Testing

AlphaGenetic Testing Services is dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions for all of your drug testing needs, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion -- non-DOT and DOT. All testing is done following strict chain of custody.

We understand the ramifications that drug abuse can have on individuals, businesses, families and children. In addition to the serious impact and often fatal outcome that drug use can cause, it also brings with it the financial, legal and moral aspect.

Substance abuse can have a tremendous affect on an organization, whether by accidents, increased absences, lower productivity, as well as the rise in frequency of worker's compensation claims. Statistics show that the average substance abuser changes jobs two or three times each year which disrupts the workforce and creates extra costs for employers. Regardless of the method, drug testing always produces a positive return on the investment. Studies have shown that a drug using employee costs the employer approximately $7,000 per year. SAMHSA states that the national average of drug users in company's is about 15 percent. Assuming your company is only 5 percent and you have 250 employees, which calculates to 13 drug users on the payroll. If you conduct 300 drug tests with a cost of $45 per test, you will pay $13,500 per year. Take into account that you may conduct fewer test and pay a lesser fee. However, we want to inflate these numbers slightly to show regardless of your cost, you will still come out ahead. 13 drug users on your payroll will cost you an estimated $91,000. Subtract the cost of drug tests ($13,500) from what the drug users are costing you ($91,000) = $77,500 savings. This amounts to a 6-to-1 savings ratio -- for every dollar you spend on drug testing, you save $6.

One additional concern is the employer who ONLY does pre-employment drug testing. Statistics show that the positivity rates for random testing is about 50% higher than that of pre-employment drug testing. This means that if more employers conducted random testing, they would probably uncover more drug users within their organization. So if an employer assumes they are saving money by only performing pre-employment tests, they are under the wrong assumption. They are actually costing their company money.

Also due to the concerns about workplace violence associated with substance abuse, we can offer employee background screening. We can create a customized plan specifically designed to meet your company's needs. With our partnership with the nation's leader in employee screening, we are able to assist you in identifying problems before they occur. Unfortunately, employers cannot be sure of a potential employee's honesty. For more information, see BACKGROUND SCREENING.

We are committed to helping provide solutions to help decrease substance abuse, and thereby save lives, families, and employers.

According to SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), approximately 16 million Americans use illegal drugs. From 1999 to 2001, the percentage increased from 6.3% to 7.1%. Nearly 7% of adults who are employed full time and 9% of those employed part time use illegal drugs. The American Council of Drug Education determined that more than 70% of substance abusers hold jobs. In addition, Americans consume 60% of the world's production of illegal drugs. Approximately 23 million individuals use marijuana at least four times a week and 6 million regularly use cocaine.

Employers lose approximately $81 billion annually in lost productivity due to drug use in the workplace. Statistics show that employees who abuse drugs or alcohol are 10 times more likely to miss work, 4 times as likely to be involved in on-the-job accidents and 5 times more likely to file a workers' compensation claim. They are also responsible for 40% of all industrial fatalities, 33% less productivity and generate health care costs that are three times as high as other co-workers. (American Council for Drug Education)

Multiple Specimen Collection and Testing Options:

Urine
- Drugs of abuse; instant testing available
- Alcohol
Hair (SEE HAIR TESTING)
- Drugs of abuse
Oral Fluids (SEE ORAL FLUIDS DRUG TESTING)
- Drugs of abuse; instant testing available
- Alcohol; instant
Breath
- Alcohol

AGTS can provide mobile, on-site (at the workplace) collections, as needed. We are a "preferred" drug testing site performing collections for many national chain stores.

Collection Service Options:

Mobile, on-site (at the workplace) collections.
DOT and non-DOT collections.
National network of collection sites which are located close to public transportation, hospitals, or other venues for added convenience.
Observed specimen collection available.

Accreditations & Licenses:

DATIA (Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association) - Certified Professional Collectors
DATIA (Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association) - Certified Professional Collector Trainer
Member of DATIA (Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association)
Certified in Urine & Alternative Specimen Collections (including oral fluids, sweat, hair)
Certified Breath Alcohol Technicians
Certified Factory Authorized Calibration Technicians
Laboratories licensed in every state where required.
Laboratories certified by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Laboratories accredited by College of American Pathologists - Forensic Urine Drug Testing
Laboratories licensed under CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988)

NOTE: Please feel free to contact us for your drug testing needs. However, please be advised that policy does not allow us to consult, advise or provide information regarding test performed by other labs, facilities, collection sites, etc. For information on test performed by someone other than AGTS, you must contact them. We will however be glad to consult with anyone needing us to perform drug test for them.