With over two decades of experience implementing drug and alcohol testing, Premier has the necessary knowledge to ensure your workplace, school, local government or criminal justice institution has a successful deterrent and detection program in place. Our comprehensive service offerings also ensure that you meet federally regulated requirements, if applicable (FMCSA, PHMSA, FAA, FRA, USCG).
What samples can be tested? What drugs can be detected? Why have a drug free workplace?Comprehensive Service Offerings | |
---|---|
CLIA & SAMHSA-Certified laboratories | |
Rapid testing | |
Nationwide collection site network | |
Medical Review Officer (MR0) services | |
Reporting | |
Random Selection Generation | |
Data Archives |
Sample TypesInstant or laboratory drug, alcohol or DNA testing is available for various sample types including oral fluid, urine, hair, sweat and breath. There are differences in specimen detection based on the sample that is in use. To learn more, select a sample type below. Need to talk to an expert about which sample type works best for your testing needs? Call now: 800-256-7141. |
---|
ORAL TESTING 0 hr - 24 hr approximate detection window
Premier’s oral testing provides simplified, non-invasive collections, faster results, reasonable cost, minimized risk of adulterants, and eliminates the necessity of same sex collections. Oral fluid testing can be conducted as an instant test or can be tested at a laboratory. |
URINE TESTING 24 hr - 72 hr approximate detection window
Urine testing is one of the most common screening methods for use of drugs and alcohol. Urinalysis is an accurate and reliable way to detect casual drug use. Premier's laboratories perform comprehensive urinalysis testing with the option to confirm preliminary results with a microscopic examination. Results are usually reported within 24 hours of specimen receipt. Urinalysis is available in a variety of test panels and cutoff levels in addition to the federally mandated five-drug panel (SAMHSA and DOT). |
BREATH TESTING detects alcohol use
Breath testing utilizes advanced technology in order to detect the presence of recent alcohol ingestion. If alcohol testing is needed around the clock, check out our Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring (SCRAM) solution. |
SWEAT TESTING 7 to 10 days of monitoring
FDA cleared since 1990, the sweat patch is a non-occlusive, hypo allergenic collection device. Positive results indicate drugs were used during the time the patch was worn or 24-48 hours before patch application. Advantages of Premier’s sweat patch testing includes quick application and removal, no dilution, and detection of parent drug and metabolites. This device is currently offered only to companies in contract and is not available for individual paid walk-ins. |
HAIR TESTING 90 day detection window
Hair analysis evaluates the amount of drug metabolites embedded inside the hair shaft by using a small sample of hair cut at the scalp.
The industry standard is to test 1.5 inches, which provides a 90-day history of the donor’s drug use. Courts nationwide have
upheld hair testing in civil and criminal cases.
|
DNA TESTING
DNA testing is useful in various circumstances. DNA testing is often used for:
|
Drug Detection for Sample Type |
Urine | Oral Fluid | Hair | Sweat | Breath |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol/ETG | |||||
Amphetamines | |||||
Methamphetamine | |||||
Cocaine | |||||
Marijuana | |||||
Opiates | |||||
Phencyclidine (PCP) | |||||
Propoxyphene (PPX) | |||||
Opiates | |||||
MDMA (Ecstasy) | |||||
Tramadol | |||||
Ketamine | |||||
Benzodiazepines | |||||
Barbiturates | |||||
Buprenorphine/Methadone | |||||
Synthetic/Designer Drugs (K2, Bath Salts) | |||||
Steroid | |||||
Nicotine |
Drug Free Workplace Programs are beneficial for a variety of organizations. |
|
---|---|
Industries | |
Corporate & Small Business | |
Construction | |
Coal Mining | |
Occupational Health | |
Local Government | |
Schools |
The number one reason employers use Premier's testing products and compliance services to test and monitor their employees and job
applicants is to promote the safety of workers. Employers have indicated that drug and alcohol testing programs have a positive impact
in virtually every aspect of their companies.
A safer work environment can translate into a Worker's Compensation insurance premium discount, which is just one area of savings that a
company can realize. This savings alone will more than offset the cost of an effective program.
According to Working Partners, the National Conference Proceedings Report sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, the
Small Business Administration, and the Office of National Drug Control Policy, companies who have a Drug Free Workplace
Program will find that an investment in education, prevention and assistance programs pays the following dividends for both the employer and employee.
If you are in the transportation industry, or have a Federal contract for more than $25k in any year, then the law requires that you have a DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. Even if not required by law to have a drug-free workplace, consider the following reasons:
Federally Regulated TestingIf your company falls under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, it is MANDATORY to institute and maintain a DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing program. |
---|
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Premier's Drug and Alcohol Testing program is designed to meet your minimum requirements under federal DOT regulations per 49 CFR Part 382 and Part 40.
Premier provides a turnkey system.
It makes no difference if they drive a commercial motor vehicle only once a year, any CDL holder who drives one of the above
described vehicles MUST participate in a drug alcohol testing program that complies with the Federal regulations.
|
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
All employers in the aviation industry are required to be in compliance with the DOT/FAA procedures for drug and alcohol testing
(49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 40 and 14 CFR Part 121 appendices I and J). The law requires drug and alcohol testing of
safety-sensitive transportation employees in aviation.
Premier's professionals can explain the elements of a compliant program.
|
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
All employees covered under the hours of service law (e.g., train and engine employees, dispatchers, signal, and maintenance of way employees) are required to be in
compliance with the DOTand FRA federal regulations and procedures for drug and alcohol testing (49 CFR Parts 40 and 219). Testing is part of the
responsibilities of all safety-sensitive rail employees. Testing for drugs requires a urine specimen. Testing for alcohol uses a breathalyzer or
a saliva swab (blood is taken for FRA post-accident testing only).
|
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
All marine employers (the owner of a vessel, the managing operator, the charterer, the agent, the master, or other person in charge) and employees operating
commercial vessels are required to be in compliance with the DOT and USCG procedures for drug and alcohol testing (46 CFR Parts 4 and 16).
Premier's professionals can explain the elements of a compliant program.
|
Federal Transit Authority (FTA)
All FTA-covered employers are required to be in compliance with the DOT procedures for drug and alcohol testing (49 CFR Part 40) and the FTA regulations
on the prevention of alcohol misuse and prohibited drug use (49 CFR Part 655). These requirements are unaffected by the size of the transit agency, the
number of vehicles in the fleet, or the number of employees. All covered employers who perform FTA safety-sensitive duties must be in compliance prior
to conducting these duties.
|
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Federal law requires operators working in the pipeline industry to conduct drug and alcohol testing of covered employees who perform operation,
maintenance, or emergency-response functions regulated by 49 CFR part 192, 193, or 195 (49 CFR Parts 40 and 199).
Premier's professionals can explain the elements of a compliant program.
|
School TestingWhether you are interested in testing students, faculty and staff, or just your bus drivers, Premier has the expertise to optimize your drug and alcohol testing program. School bus drivers fall under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and therefore it is MANDATORY to institute and maintain a DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing program for these employees. |
---|
Students
|
Faculty and Staff
Since drug addiction is no respecter of social class or education, more and more school districts across the nation are considering random employee/faculty drug
testing. With embarrassment, tenure and retirement on the line, a superior drug testing company is a must. Premier is extremely familiar with the concerns of
faculty regarding random drug testing. Our Orientation to Random Drug Testing presentation explains in depth and shows how we will protect your employees from
false positives while protecting your school board from costly litigation. You will learn how the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 protects the prescription
privacy of your employees. You can watch the body language of your employees relax as they see and hear the facts separated from drug testing fiction.
|
Bus Drivers
Bus drivers for your school system are governed by Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. It is MANDATORY to institute and
maintain a DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing program.
|
Parents
|
If your agency or department falls under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, it is mandatory to institute and maintain a DOT-compliant
drug and alcohol testing program.
Are your CDL drivers in a random drug and alcohol testing pool?
Do you have driver qualification files on your drivers?
Have your supervisors had the Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors?
Examples of Local Government Agencies | |
---|---|
Cities | |
State Departments | |
Transit Authorities | |
Counties (Fiscal Courts) | |
Police Departments | |
Correctional Facilities | |
Water Districts | |
Natural Gas Authorities |
Call 800-256-7141 for more information and our professional consultants will be glad to assist you today!
Workplace Collection Protocol (pdf)
Chain of Custody
These are the procedures beginning at the time of collection to account for all handling and storage of each specimen.
Confirmatory Test
A second laboratory procedure used to analyze a positive test result from a screening test. Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry
(GC/MS) is the only authorized confirmation test.
Cutoff Level
The concentration of a drug or drug metabolite in the urine at which a specimen is considered positive.
Medical Review Officer (MRO)
A licensed physician who is qualified to interpret and evaluate test results and other relevant medical information.
Pre-Employment Testing
Substance abuse testing can decrease workplace accidents, production costs, medical costs, workers compensation premiums, turnover, and
theft. By implementing and maintaining a substance abuse program, large and small businesses can boost employee morale and loyalty.
Post-Offer Testing
Testing done after offer of employment. If an employee does not commence work within one month of the drug and alcohol screen, the
company should have the right to retest the employee prior to commencing work.
Random Testing
Testing of employees selected by using a statistically valid, unannounced random method.
Reasonable Suspicion Testing
The employer believes the actions, appearance or conduct of the employee indicate the use of alcohol or an illicit substance. The conclusion
that reasonable suspicion exists must be based on specific contemporaneous articulated facts concerning the employee's appearance, behavior,
speech, or body odors. Observations may include actions or behavior that is indicative of usage or withdrawal from an illicit substance or alcohol.
Post-Accident Testing
Drug and alcohol tests may be required after crashes according to the following chart (§382.303):
Type of Accident Involved | Was Citation Issued to the CMV Driver? | Must Test Be Performed by Employer? |
---|---|---|
Human Fatality | ||
Human Fatality | ||
Bodily Injury with Immediate Medical Treatment Away from the Scene | ||
Bodily Injury with Immediate Medical Treatment Away from the Scene | ||
Disabling Damage to Any Motor Vehicle Requiring Tow Away | ||
Disabling Damage to Any Motor Vehicle Requiring Tow Away |
The Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) and/or Screening Test Technician (STT) is a person who instructs and assists employees in the alcohol
testing process and operates an evidential breath testing or alcohol screening device, respectively. These technicians must know the alcohol
testing rule and the alcohol testing program guidance materials published by the DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC).
Premier provides qualification training in accordance with the DOT Model BAT course and ensures that course participants are "trained to proficiency"
in the operation of the evidential breath testing device (EBT) they will use as well as the alcohol testing procedures specified in the regulation. The
course provides training in the principles of EBT methodology, operation, and calibration checks. For more information, email info@premierintegrity.com.
Our Certified Collector Trainers provide instruction and resource materials that enable an employee from your company to become a certified
trainer of specimen collection. After they receive this training, they will be able to train new personnel in the event of staff turnover
or company growth, helping your company to become proficient in providing collection services according to industry regulations and standards.
This program helps ensure the privacy, integrity, and security of the donor and the specimen.
Premier also offers online courses designed to instruct use of integrated rapid testing cups and oral fluid devices.
For more information, email info@premierintegrity.com.
This two hour training sessions will prepare supervisors for making the determination of whether reasonable suspicion exists to test an
employee for drug and/or alcohol use. Hour one covers the physical, behavioral, speech and performance indicators of the use of controlled
substances. The second hour covers these indicators in reference to alcohol use. Supervisory training is mandatory for companies that are
regulated by the DOT. Sign up today at the Premier On-line Training Institute.
Section 382.603: Anyone who is designated to supervise drivers must have received the two required 60-minute sessions of training.
Section 382.307: requires a driver to submit to an alcohol or drug test when the employer has reasonable suspicion to believe the driver
has violated the prohibitions in Section 382.201 through 382.215. The employer’s reasonable suspicion must be based on specific, contemporaneous,
articulable observations concerning the appearance, behavior, speech or body odors of the driver.