FAQs
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Is drug and alcohol testing an invasion of privacy?
No, it is not an invasion of an employee’s privacy, as long as the testing programme is carried out fairly and within the agreed policy guidelines.
How confidential is the testing?
The data obtained are kept confidential at all times. AlphaBiolabs and the employer keep the test results confidential and records cannot be released without the consent of the employee.
What is chain of custody?
Chain of custody begins with the collection of the sample, and continues right through to the final reporting of test results to employers. It is a monitoring process to prevent tampering of any sample or test results. It is designed to link, beyond doubt, the sample and result to the tested employee.
What drugs are tested for?
A standard workplace panel will include:
Amphetamines | MDMA | |
Barbiturates | Methadone | |
Benzodiazepine | Methamphetamine | |
Buprenorphine | Opiates | |
Cannabinoids | Phencyclidine | |
Cocaine | Propoxyphene | |
Tramadol | Ketamine |
What makes a test positive?
What are cut-off levels?
Is drug testing reliable?
What happens when the employee is tested?
Will the employee be required to give a urine sample in the presence of a collector?
What if an employee declines to be tested?
What facilities should be provided for collecting urine samples?
What if an employee is unable to give a urine sample?
Is introducing workplace drug and alcohol testing expensive?
How long can a drug be detected in urine?
How long can a drug be detected in oral fluid?
Is there any preparation for the test?
Can an employee challenge the results?
Depending on the company policy, the employee may have to cover the cost of the retest.
What time period does hair testing cover?
How soon after use can a drug be detected in hair?
Body hair growth rates are generally slower and cannot be used to determine a specific timeframe of drug use.