What is drug testing?

 

Drug testing at Ezzia Healthcare PLLC includes tests that detect the presence of illicit drugs or alcohol within your body. The presence of such substances might not be acceptable to employers, which is why drug testing is often required as part of pre-employment physicals and Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals. 

 

Drug testing is also used for legal reasons, including as a condition of parole or divorce cases, driving under the influence (DUI) cases, and child custody cases.

 

What can drug testing detect?

 

Depending on the type of drug testing you undergo, such tests can detect:

• Cocaine

• Marijuana 

• Phencyclidine (PCP)

• Amphetamines

• Opiates

• Benzodiazepines

• Barbiturates

• Methadone

• Propoxyphene

• Methaqualone

• Alcohol

• Hydrocodone

• Hydromorphone

• Oxycodone

• Oxymorphone

However, the specific substances your panel screens for depends on the type of drug testing you undergo. 

 

What are the different types of drug testing?

 

The common types of drug testing include:

• Urine testing

• Hair testing

• Blood tests

• Oral fluid testing

• Breath alcohol tests

• Sweat tests

The type of test that’s best for you depends on the reason you need drug testing and for which substance.

 

What should I expect during drug testing?

 

The process of completing a drug test is simple. When you arrive at the Ezzia Healthcare PLLC office, a friendly provider greets you, checks your vital signs, and completes a physical exam if needed.

 

To complete drug testing, you breathe into a device to check for the presence of alcohol or provide a sample of saliva, urine, blood, sweat, or hair. After your specialist obtains the sample, they send it to a lab for analysis. 

 

When do I receive my drug test results?

 

You might receive drug test results within 24-48 hours, depending on the type of test you’ve completed. The Ezzia Healthcare PLLC team reviews the results with you and fills out the required documentation as needed.

 

How often should I schedule drug testing?

 

You might need drug testing before you begin a new job, as part of a court case, yearly or every two years for employment purposes, or monthly as a condition of parole. Anytime you need a drug test, turn to Ezzia Healthcare PLLC.

 

To schedule drug testing at Ezzia Healthcare PLLC, call the office, use the online booking feature, or simply walk in today.