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Reliable Drug & Alcohol Testing Solutions

Certified by DJD provides professional, confidential testing for individuals, employers, and organizations. We offer multiple screening methods—hair, urine, blood, and oral—to ensure a safe, compliant environment. Trust our expert team for accurate, timely results tailored to your specific needs.

Ensure a Drug-Free Workplace for Optimal Safety and Compliance

Discover our range of testing methods—hair, urine, blood, and oral—and learn how each can help you maintain a safe, productive environment. Whether you need DOT-compliant screenings or pre-employment checks, our expert team provides tailored solutions for your organization’s unique needs.

Comprehensive Drug & Alcohol Testing Methods

Hair Drug Testing

  • Overview: Analyzes a small sample of hair (usually cut close to the scalp) to detect drug metabolites that become trapped in the hair shaft as it grows.
  • Detection Window: Typically up to 90 days or more, making it ideal for identifying long-term or repeated substance use.
  • Advantages: Long detection period, difficult to adulterate, and provides a history of drug usage.
  • Best For: Pre-employment screenings or compliance testing where evidence of consistent or ongoing use is crucial.

Urine Drug Testing

  • Overview: The most commonly used and cost-effective method. Detects drug metabolites excreted through urine.
  • Detection Window: Ranges from a few days to over a week, depending on the substance and frequency of use.
  • Advantages: Widely accepted, relatively easy to administer, and tests for a broad range of substances.
  • Best For: Routine workplace testing, random screening, post-accident testing, and DOT-regulated environments.

Blood Drug Testing

  • Overview: Measures the active presence of drugs or alcohol in the bloodstream. Requires a blood draw by a qualified professional.
  • Detection Window: Shorter than hair or urine testing—detects recent or current usage.
  • Advantages: Provides a real-time snapshot of impairment or intoxication levels; hard to adulterate.
  • Best For: Legal or medical situations where accurate, immediate detection of substance presence is required (e.g., verifying current impairment).

Oral (Saliva) Drug Testing

  • Overview: Involves collecting saliva to detect drug metabolites. Often performed on-site using a swab placed in the mouth.
  • Detection Window: Usually 24-48 hours for most substances, making it best for recent drug use.
  • Advantages: Non-invasive, quick collection, and difficult to tamper with.
  • Best For: Random screenings, reasonable-suspicion testing, or situations where recent usage is a primary concern.