Periodic drug testing in London
Our convenient clinic and on-site locations in London provide excellent options for periodically drug testing your safety critical employees. Whether you require point of care drug screen results, or the more stringent requirements of laboratory drug testing, we will have a solution that meets the needs of your periodic drug testing requirements.
Periodic drug testing in London
Periodic drug testing has been in place for many years in safety critical industries. We currently provide this important service to Network Rail contractors, airline, construction and waste sectors, and the nuclear power industry. As with pre-employment drug testing, the flexibility and convenience we provide in combination with the excellent customer service from our friendly account managers, is a big pull for organisations who want to ensure compliance with their own drug and alcohol policies.
This is no different in the London area, which is a hub for safety critical industry with its major transport links and infrastructure needs. We offer the convenience of attending our clinics, or the flexibility or on-site periodic drug testing throughout Greater London and surrounding boroughs.
About periodic drug testing
Types of periodic drug testing
We have a comprehensive set of drug tests suitable for periodic drug testing, these include:
- Urine laboratory drug testing
- Urine point of care drug screening
- Oral fluid (saliva) laboratory drug testing
- Oral fluid (saliva) point of care drug screening
- Hair drug testing
While point of care drug testing has its obvious advantages, periodic drug testing tends to utilise laboratory drug testing. This is due to the safety critical nature of the roles involved, and the need for ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation in place for auditing and compliance purposes.
In addition, hair drug testing is a good choice for periodic drug testing of employees in high profile positions. For example, we currently provide this service to the Home Office for their security and vetting teams.
Whatever your needs, our Clinical Account Managers will advise you on the best periodic drug testing option for your circumstances.
Periodic drug testing costs in London
The cost of periodic drug testing in London depends on the test required, and the number of candidates at the same appointment. What clinic you choose, and whether you require a site visit to your own location also determines the cost.
For example, point of care drug screening can be as little as £50 per person, depending on the number and location. Whereas laboratory drug testing is more expensive, similar multi-person discounts are also available for as little as £60 per person. Hair drug testing is more expensive due to the nature of the test. The price for a hair drug test starts from £255 for one individual.
While periodic drug test prices depend on the method chosen, we try and minimise any price variation based on location. For example, there is no price difference between some of our central London clinics, and those located in the outer boroughs.
Call and speak to our team for the latest prices and competitive quotes.
What about periodic alcohol testing?
We offer alcohol testing in conjunction with periodic drug testing at no extra charge.
Depending on your needs and availability, we can offer the following options:
- Breath alcohol testing, using a Home Office approved breathalyser. We can work to client defined cut-off levels, whether that be current drink drive levels, or industry specific standards.
- Point of care saliva alcohol testing. Used in conjunction with either point of care, or laboratory saliva drug testing. Usually performed when breath alcohol testing is not available.
- Urine laboratory alcohol testing. We can analyse for alcohol markers in the same urine sample that is to be tested in the laboratory. Again, this is normally used when a breath alcohol test is not available.
Our Clinical Account Managers will advise you on the best periodic alcohol testing option for your needs.
How to book a periodic drug test in London
To book a periodic drug test in London, please call 0800 988 7107. You will be put through to a Clinical Account Manager who will help you find your nearest sample collection location in London. In addition, they will guide you through the booking and testing process and answer any technical questions you may have.
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