How to Order a Drug Screen
Order Form (pdf)
Order Form (pdf)
Print out and fill in all fields not marked for office use.
 

Requesting a Urine Drug Screen

  • Collect a supervised urine specimen, 20-50mL*, in a standard microurine container. For medico-legal drug testing, it is recommended that a split specimen is taken.
  • For guidelines on collecting supervised urines, refer to document AS/NZS 4308, described above.
  • Ensure the patient's name and date of collection are marked in waterproof ink on the container.
  • Fill out the request form with details of tests required (see below) and any known medication including Methadone. Indicate dose of Methadone.
  • Make sure we know which clinic, hospital or other organsation you represent.
  • Ensure container does not leak. Overtightening may crack plastic.
  • Package urine/s in an esky type of container or a cardboard box. Box must be padded with newspaper. Urines should be contained in a suitably sealed plastic bag to prevent spillage.
  • Documentation should be placed on top of container in a plastic bag to prevent any contamination.
  • Deliver form and specimen to the laboratory.
  • Please note specimens transported by air or Australia Post must comply with IATA packaging regulations. Contact us for advice.
    *If less than 20mL is collected then analysis will only be conducted if we are notified in advance. The laboratory utilises automated dispensing which is unable to sample on smaller volumes.

Tests Required

If you ask for a drug screen or full drug screen (FDS) we test for:

  • Opiates - Morphine, Codeine, MAM, Pholcodine, Naltrexone and others
  • Amphetamine types - Methylamphetamine, MDMA, Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine
  • Methadone
  • Oxazepam, Temazepam and other Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Other therapeutic drugs - Pethidine, Quinine/Quinidine, Antipsychotics, Antidepressants, Antihistamines, Tranquillisers, Barbiturates, Antiarrhythmics, Antiepileptics, etc.

This profile does not include Cannabis or potent Benzodiazepines taken in low doses. If required these tests must be specifically asked for.

If you ask for medico-legal testing or AS/NZS 4308 we test for:

  • Amphetamine type substances
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cannabis
  • Cocaine
  • Opiates - Morphine, Codeine, MAM

 

How long does it take to do a drug screen?

For employment testing, we endeavour to conduct the screening test within 1-3 hours of receipt and provide a verbal “nil detected” result that day.