WHAT WE DO . . .

Serving Employers Since 1991

Protecting businesses through compliant drug and alcohol testing, consortium management, and workplace safety programs, nationwide!

Quality Providers Since 1991
Former law enforcement compliance expertise
Court-defensible collections
DOT & CHP audit readiness
Nationwide Consortium Administration
24/7 mobile response, On-Site or In-Office

FORENSIC Drug Testing Services, Inc. is defined within Title 49 CFR Part 40.3 as a Consortium/Third Party Administrator (C/TPA). A C/TPA is service agent that provides or coordinates the provision of a variety of drug and alcohol testing services to employers. C/TPAs typically perform administrative tasks concerning the operation of the employers' drug and alcohol testing program. This term includes, but is not limited to, groups of employers who join together to administer, as a single entity, the DOT drug and alcohol testing program for its members.

WHAT WE PROVIDE...

• Sample Drug Prevention & Employee Testing Policy.

• Sample Policy Forms, Consent & Acknowledgments.

• DOT-FMCSA Clearinghouse Management Services.

• DOT-FMCSA Annual "Limited Query" Services.

• DOT-FMCSA Pre-Employment "Full Query" Services.

• DOT-FMCSA Driver & Employer Clearinghouse Support.

• DOT-FMCSA Clearinghouse input & updates.

• DOT & Non-NOT Random Test Selections & Tracking.

• Employee List Updates & Random Pool Management.

• Annual MIS Reports and supporting documentation.

• Computerized test tracking & storage for 5 years.

• DOT/CHP and Worker's Compensation Audit Support.

• DHHS/SAMHSA Certified Urine Drug Testing Services.

• DOT & Non-DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Services.

• Certified Professional Collectors & Breath Alcohol Techs.

• 24/7/365 availability - ONSITE/MOBILE Services.

• AAMRO Certified Medical Review Officer Services.

• Network Collection Site Coordination - NATIONWIDE.

• Nationwide In-Network Urine Collection Sites.

• Return To Duty & Follow-Up Test Tracking & Oversight.

• Last Chance Agreement Tracking and Management.

• Online Employee Drug & Alcohol awareness materials.

• Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Referral Services.

• Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Referrals Services.

• Access to Supervisor Drug & Alcohol R.S. Training.

• Designated Employer Representative (DER) Training.

• Expert Witness Testimony (additional fees apply).

• General & Professional Liability Insurance Coverage.

• UNLIMITED Employer support & consultation services.

• UNLIMITED Employer liability reduction support.

35+ YEARS of specialized training and experience within the employee drug & alcohol testing industry, at your disposal 24/7!

BASIC SAMPLE COLLECTION PROCESS

Site Security

Informed Consent

Identification

We ensure our restricted collection facility is clean and inspected before and after every collection.

Identification

Informed Consent

Identification

We obtain valid picture identification of every Donor, to ensure we test the right person.

Informed Consent

Custody & Control Form

We don't perform any services, without first obtaining the Donor's written consent (DOT exempt).

Custody & Control Form

We select the correct CCF for the type of collection ordered. We ensure each step is followed in sequential order.

Donor Selects Cup

Custody & Control Form

Donor Selects Cup

We allow the Donor to select their own sample collection cup, to help strengthen the integrity of the collection process.

Visual Inspection

Custody & Control Form

Donor Selects Cup

We visually check for suspected adulterants & substitution devices, including donor's wallet. Donor then washes hands.

Private Collection

If the Donor presents no suspect items, the Donor is permitted to provide their sample in complete privacy, behind a full length door.

Active Listening

Private Collection

While the Donor provides their sample within the enclosed restroom, our Certified Collectors listen for sounds of tampering.

Sample Inspection

Private Collection

Sample Inspection

We conduct a full inspection of the sample provided to ensure proper volume, temperature, coloration and consistency are within range.

COLLECTION PROCESS - Continued...

Split-Sample

Donor Verification

Acceptable samples are split into two separate vials, sealed with barcoded tamper evident tape, in the Donor's presence.

Donor Verification

Donor initials the barcoded seals to verify the sample ID from each bottle, matches the CCF. The samples & the CCF are packaged.

Secured Storage/Shipping

Completed collections are kept in secured storage, until picked up by a licensed express carrier, enroute to our DHHS/SAMHSA certified lab.

LABORATORY ASSESSIONING & TESTING PROCESS

Sample Verification

Sample Admissibility

All samples accessioned at our labs are checked and scanned to ensure the CCF & Barcodes match.

Sample Admissibility

Accessioners check for proper volume, color, consistency, leakage and collector/shipping errors.

Sample Suitability

Sample Admissibility

Sample Suitability

All samples are screened for adulterants and the creatine & specific gravity are confirmed.

E.M.I.T. Screening

Sample Suitability

All samples are then issued an internal accessioning number and placed into the EMIT screening sequence for initial testing.

LC/MS/MS Confirmation

All Non-Negative EMIT samples are automatically re-tested via LC/MS/MS to specifically ID the drug found & quantify it.

M.R.O. Process

LC/MS/MS Confirmation

Once the lab EMIT screens and LC/MS/MS confirms the Donor's sample, the results are forwarded to the MRO for review w/Donor.

M.R.O. Interview

Q.C. Check & Confirmation

M.R.O. Verification

The Medical Review Officer process is the Donor's one and only chance to speak with a Medical Doctor about the lab's findings.

M.R.O. Verification

Q.C. Check & Confirmation

M.R.O. Verification

If the M.R.O. is unable to verify the Donor's alternative medical explanation(s), it is reported as a "Verified Positive".

Q.C. Check & Confirmation

Once the Lab & the MRO have completed their process, all findings are sent to FDTSI for one final Q.C. check and verification.

WHAT WE DO . . .

WHAT WE DO - THE COLLECTION & TESTING PROCESS

VIDEO-STANDARD URINE COLLECTION

VIDEO-DIRECT OBSERVATION

VIDEO-CUTOFFS & LAB PROCESS

BASIC SAMPLE COLLECTION PROCESS

Site Security

Informed Consent

Identification

Identification

Informed Consent

Identification

Informed Consent

Informed Consent

Custody & Control Form

Custody & Control Form

Custody & Control Form

Custody & Control Form

Donor Selects Cup

Custody & Control Form

Donor Selects Cup

Visual Inspection

Custody & Control Form

Donor Selects Cup

Private Collection

Private Collection

Private Collection

Active Listening

Private Collection

Private Collection

Sample Inspection

Private Collection

Sample Inspection

COLLECTION PROCESS - Continued...

Split-Sample

Donor Verification

Donor Verification

Donor Verification

Secured Storage/Shipping

Secured Storage/Shipping

LABORATORY ASSESSIONING & TESTING PROCESS

Sample Verification

Sample Admissibility

Sample Admissibility

Sample Admissibility

Sample Admissibility

Sample Admissibility

Sample Suitability

Sample Admissibility

Sample Suitability

E.M.I.T. Screening

Sample Suitability

LC/MS/MS Confirmation

LC/MS/MS Confirmation

M.R.O. Process

LC/MS/MS Confirmation

M.R.O. Interview

Q.C. Check & Confirmation

M.R.O. Verification

M.R.O. Verification

Q.C. Check & Confirmation

M.R.O. Verification

Q.C. Check & Confirmation

Q.C. Check & Confirmation

Q.C. Check & Confirmation

LAB TESTING IN PROCESS

See how our labs perform all urine drug testing, from EMIT Screening to LC/MC/MS Confirmation!

SCIENTIFIC RESOURCES

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