Drug Testing

Comprehensive pre-employment drug testing programs help ensure new hires meet your organization’s drug-free standards before joining the team. Our screenings feature customizable drug panels, fast turnaround, and full compliance with federal and state laws to support confident hiring. DATCS helps reduce risk, enhance productivity, and build a reliable, safety-focused workforce. With flexible scheduling, timely result delivery, and expert support, our streamlined process makes implementing drug testing simple, effective, and legally sound—giving you peace of mind from the very first hire.

Unannounced random drug testing programs provide ongoing deterrent value and help maintain drug-free workplace environments. We provide complete random selection services, scheduling coordination, and compliance management to ensure your random testing program meets all regulatory requirements while maximizing effectiveness. Random testing not only discourages substance use but also reinforces your company’s commitment to safety and accountability. With DATCS, you gain expert guidance, legally defensible testing practices, and seamless implementation across all worksites. Our programs are designed to reduce liability, improve employee trust, and support long-term organizational health by proactively addressing risk before it becomes a problem.

Immediate post-accident drug testing is critical for determining whether substance use contributed to workplace incidents. Our 24/7 emergency response ensures DOT-compliant testing within required timeframes while providing legally defensible results for workers’ compensation and liability protection. DATCS supports your organization with rapid deployment, certified technicians, and precise protocols that meet both federal and state requirements. Timely testing protects your company from legal exposure, strengthens your safety policies, and ensures accountability when it matters most. Whether on-site or remote, our post-incident testing solutions are designed for speed, accuracy, and compliance—giving you confidence in every decision following a workplace accident.

When supervisors observe behavior consistent with drug or alcohol use, reasonable suspicion testing provides immediate response capabilities. We provide supervisor training, documentation support, and rapid testing services to address reasonable suspicion situations effectively and legally. DATCS equips your team to recognize signs of impairment, follow correct procedures, and maintain compliance with federal and state guidelines. Our expert-led approach ensures all actions are timely, well-documented, and defensible—reducing legal risks while promoting a culture of accountability. With clear protocols and real-time support, our programs help organizations respond with confidence, safeguard workplace safety, and reinforce a strong drug-free policy.

For employees returning to work after substance abuse violations, we provide comprehensive return-to-duty and follow-up testing programs including Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) coordination, ongoing monitoring, and compliance tracking to ensure successful reintegration. DATCS helps employers meet federal return-to-duty requirements while supporting a structured path back to safety and productivity. Our programs offer scheduled follow-up testing, detailed compliance reporting, and collaboration with certified SAPs to ensure every step is properly documented. By reinforcing accountability and demonstrating commitment to recovery, our approach helps reduce relapse risks, support employee wellness, and maintain a secure, drug-free workplace throughout the reintegration process.

Specialized DOT drug testing programs ensure full compliance with Department of Transportation regulations under 49 CFR Part 40. Our DOT services include all required testing types, proper documentation, Medical Review Officer (MRO) services, and ongoing compliance support. DATCS supports regulated employers with end-to-end program management, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing. We maintain strict adherence to federal standards while streamlining processes for safety-sensitive industries such as trucking, aviation, pipeline, transit, and maritime. With expert guidance, digital reporting, and nationwide testing coverage, our DOT-compliant programs help protect your operation, pass audits with confidence, and keep your workforce cleared for duty.

Urine testing remains the most common and cost-effective method for workplace drug testing, offering reliable results with a detection window of 1-3 days for most substances. Urine testing is DOT-approved, widely accepted by employers, and provides excellent value for both pre-employment screening and ongoing testing programs.

Hair follicle testing provides a significantly longer detection window (up to 90 days) compared to urine testing (1-3 days) and is more difficult to adulterate or defeat. Hair testing is excellent for pre-employment screening and detecting patterns of drug use, while urine testing is better for detecting recent use and is required for DOT compliance programs.

Oral fluid testing typically has the shortest detection window (1-3 days), making it ideal for detecting recent drug use in post-accident scenarios, reasonable suspicion situations, and when immediate results are needed. Oral fluid testing is also difficult to adulterate and can be easily observed during collection.

Non-regulated companies can customize their drug testing panels based on specific workplace risks, industry standards, regional drug trends, and company policies. Common panels include 5-panel (marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, PCP), 10-panel (adds benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, propoxyphene, methaqualone), or expanded panels including synthetic drugs and prescription medications.

Nail testing can detect drug use for 3-6 months, providing the longest detection window available and serving as an excellent alternative when hair samples are unavailable due to baldness, recent hair cutting, or attempts to defeat hair testing. Nail samples are collected from fingernails or toenails and processed using specialized laboratory techniques.

DATCS provides complete implementation support including initial consultation, written policy development, supervisor training, employee education, collection site setup, ongoing compliance monitoring, and program management. Our step-by-step approach ensures successful program launch and long-term effectiveness while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

Workplace drug testing costs vary based on testing methods, program scope, and services included. However, drug testing programs are tax-deductible business investments that contribute to reduced workplace accidents, lower absenteeism and theft, decreased insurance costs, and improved productivity. We provide customized cost analysis tailored to your organization’s specific needs and goals.