Occupational health
Drug and breath alcohol testing
We support common employer testing needs, including non-DOT services, based on current availability and authorization requirements.
At a glance
- Employer-directed collections
- Non-DOT testing options
- Breath alcohol testing
- Identity and authorization verification
What to know
Confirm the test before arrival
Collection type, timing, forms, and chain-of-custody requirements vary. Call the clinic to confirm that the requested service is available and learn what to bring.
More about Drug Screening (Non DOT) Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT)
Employee drug and alcohol abuse can put your company at a safety and financial risk. Many employers, even those not regulated, use Drug and Alcohol Screening as a tool to minimize the company’s risk. Newport Urgent Care can screen new employees pre-placement, randomly test current employees, or test an employee immediately after a worksite accident or injury (24-hours-a-day)
How Drug and Alcohol Screening from Newport Urgent Care benefits your company:
- Newport Urgent Care utilizes E-SCREEN Technology for 5-panel drug testing: Negative results from a typical 5-panel drug screen are delivered to your company electronically within 15 minutes of completion of the test. Rapid response to job applicants increases the odds of your company securing your first choice of candidates.
- Optical eReader™ technology determines test results under seal, leaving no room for human or procedural error.
- For additional panel testing, negative results are confirmed in 24 hours and delivered electronically to your company.
- In cases of accident or workplace injury, Newport Urgent Care has staff on call 24-hours-a-day for drug or breath alcohol screening
The 5 Panel Drug Screen includes:
- Amphetamines (including Methamphetamine, “Crystal Meth”)
- Cannabinoids (THC, Marijuana)
- Cocaine
- Opiates (Codeine, Morphine, Heroin, Oxycodone, Vidcodin, etc.)
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
Additional Panels available for Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methdone, and Propoxyphene
Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT)
- Equipment is onsite
- Negative results delivered in 30 minutes (positive result requires a 2nd test)
- All staff is certified in BAT
- In cases of accident or workplace injury, Newport Urgent Care has staff on call 24-hours-a-day for drug or breath alcohol screening
Bring the written testing authorization
The requesting organization should identify the required test and process. DOT and non-DOT requests are not interchangeable. Bring the employer’s instructions so the clinic can confirm whether it can fulfill the particular request before the visit proceeds.
- Photo identification
- Employer or requesting organization contact details
- Test authorization, collection instructions and any deadline
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