Non-DOT testing
Workplace, court-ordered and personal testing, at your location.
Professional collections with rigorous chain-of-custody and documentation practices, available to any employer, court, attorney or family. Non-DOT testing follows the employer’s or requesting party’s applicable testing program and does not satisfy a DOT testing requirement.
- Who we test for
- Employers, courts and attorneys, individuals and families
- Collections
- Lab-based panels, instant panels read on site, and breath alcohol testing
Overview
Testing that follows your policy
Non-DOT testing follows your policy rather than a federal rule, so the panel, the reason and the reporting can be shaped to fit.
Lab-based panels are collected on a chain of custody form, sealed in front of the donor and shipped to a certified laboratory. Instant panels can be read on site in minutes, with lab confirmation available for any non-negative.
- Discreet by designOur collectors arrive in unmarked personal vehicles and dress to match the setting, whether that is a plant floor, an office or a front porch. A test should never become an event.
- Your panel, your reportingYou choose the panel and the reporting. We handle the rest.
- Your lab or oursWe collect under LabCorp, Quest, CRL, Omega and Abbott accounts, or under a lab contract you already hold.
Who we serve
Who we test for
Employers
Pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and return-to-work testing for construction, manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, staffing and any workplace with a written policy.
Courts, probation and attorneys
Court-ordered drug and alcohol testing with full chain of custody documentation, observed collections where required, and results routed to the party the order names.
Individuals and families
Private testing at home for a family member, a custody matter, a treatment plan or personal peace of mind. Discreet arrival, no waiting room, no explanation needed at a clinic front desk.
Process
How a non-DOT collection works
Call or schedule
Tell dispatch who needs testing, where and why, and who should receive the results.
Collector arrives
A collector comes to your office, site or home, arriving discreetly in an unmarked personal vehicle.
Collection
Lab-based panels are collected on a chain of custody form and sealed in front of the donor. Observed collections are available when an order or policy requires them.
Laboratory or on-site result
Lab-based specimens ship to a certified laboratory. Instant panels can be read on site in minutes, with lab confirmation for any non-negative.
Results your way
Results go to the employer, the court, the attorney or the individual, exactly as the order or policy specifies.
Our practice
Consistent practice, every collection
We apply rigorous chain-of-custody, documentation, privacy and professional collection practices to our testing services, so the documentation is there when a hearing or an HR file needs it.
- Documented chain of custodyLab-based panels are collected on a chain of custody form and sealed in front of the donor.
- Observed collectionsAvailable when a court order, treatment program or policy requires them, performed by a same-gender collector.
- Private reportingFor personal and family testing, results are reported only to the person who ordered the test, or to the court or attorney if the test was ordered for a legal matter.
Also available
Related services
DOT drug and alcohol testing
Federally regulated collections for safety-sensitive employees. Non-DOT testing does not satisfy a DOT testing requirement.
Instant and rapid drug testing
Screening results on site in minutes. Any non-negative can go to the lab for confirmation during the same visit.
Hair follicle and segmented hair testing
A roughly 90-day window of use from a small hair sample, or segmented analysis that reports month by month.
Breath and EtG alcohol testing
Evidential breath alcohol testing for DOT and non-DOT programs, plus EtG urine testing that reaches back about 80 hours.
What is the difference between a DOT and a non-DOT test?
A DOT test is required by federal regulation for safety-sensitive employees under agencies such as FMCSA, FTA and FAA, and must follow 49 CFR Part 40 procedures with a Federal custody form and a certified lab. Non-DOT testing follows the employer’s or requesting party’s applicable testing program and does not satisfy a DOT testing requirement. We apply rigorous chain-of-custody, documentation, privacy and professional collection practices to our testing services.
Who can order a non-DOT test?
Employers, courts, probation offices, attorneys, individuals and families. Companies usually set up an account so random programs and invoicing run smoothly, but individuals, families and attorneys can book a single test with one phone call.
Where will the test take place?
Wherever the person is: a job site trailer, an HR office, a hotel room or a home. The collector needs a private space with a door and, for urine collections, access to a restroom.
Will the collector be obvious?
No. Our collectors arrive in unmarked personal vehicles and dress to fit your environment. Nothing about the visit announces itself to co-workers or neighbors.
Can you test at my home for a family matter?
Yes. Personal and family testing is a large part of what we do. The visit is discreet and the results are reported only to the person who ordered the test, or to the court or attorney if the test was ordered for a legal matter.
How long do results take?
Instant tests are read on site in about ten minutes. Lab-based negative results are typically reported in 1 to 3 days. Positive results take 5 to 10 days because they go through confirmation testing and Medical Review Officer review.
What happens if an instant test is not negative?
The same specimen is sealed under chain of custody and sent to the laboratory for confirmation testing, which identifies the specific substance. You should not take employment action on an unconfirmed instant screen.
24/7 phone and dispatch
Schedule a non-DOT test
Tell us who needs testing, where and why. We dispatch mobile collectors as quickly as possible, including nights, weekends and holidays.
1-800-539-4934