Workplace Laboratory Drug Testing Kits
FAQ's
What is a laboratory confirmation drug test?
The laboratory confirmation drug test is the subsequent test done after a positive or negative screening test. In this process, more sensitive analytical techniques like GC-MS or LC-MS/MS are applied to detect the presence of particular drug and their metabolite(s).
Why is laboratory confirmation testing necessary?
It helps to eliminate false-positive results generated by rapid drug testing kits and give accurate results for a particular substance that requires its identification. That's why it is necessary in cas of workplace and safety concerns.
What is the accuracy level of laboratory drug tests versus rapid test kits?
As laboratory drug tests are the most accurate way of identifying drug use and abuse, the level of precision of results produced by them is very high compared to rapid test kits, which only give a probability of the presence of drugs.
At what point should a laboratory confirmation drug test be ordered?
If a preliminary test gives positive or negative results, or the case requires legally valid results, then a lab confirmation test should be ordered.
How much time does it take to receive a result of a lab drug test?
Results of laboratory drug tests are usually obtained during 24-72 hours because this type of tests require detailed analysis to give accurate results.
