Oral Fluid and Saliva Testing
Consider oral fluid and saliva drug testing when you want a drug test that doesn't rely on a urine sample. Saliva drug testing is an easy and popular way to detect drugs or alcohol in an individual's system. An advantage of Oral Fluid or Saliva drug testing is that it can be done just about anywhere. It is non-invasive and every specimen collection is observed. It is nearly impossible to cheat or substitute a specimen when being tested by this method. Oral Fluid / Saliva drug testing is a growing segment of the drug testing industry.
Test Smartly Labs offers secure oral fluid / saliva drug testing services so that people can get tested safely and effectively with a simple mouth swab.
Where to Send Someone for Oral Fluid Drug Testing
Come to Test Smartly Labs if you or someone you know needs saliva drug testing detection. We have several saliva drug testing centers near the Greater Kansas City area to ensure you have plenty of options. Visit our locations in Kansas City, Kansas City North, Independence, Belton-Raymore or Overland Park to complete an oral fluid drug test today. To learn more about our oral fluid and saliva drug testing services, contact Test Smartly Labs.
Oral Fluid and Saliva Drug Testing Services
A saliva and oral fluid drug test is one of the fastest ways to determine if someone has used drugs or drank alcohol within the past hour. This effective saliva-based drug testing detects alcohol or drug use within the last 24-48 hours, so it is often preferred because the results arrive faster than urine tests.
If you have negative results, you may receive them within the same day of testing. On the other hand, non-negative tests need further examination at the lab, so you could get results within several days depending on lab confirmation and Medical Review of prescribed medications.
In addition to detecting if an individual uses alcohol or drugs, fluid drug testing may also show the level of drugs in a person's body. Saliva tests look for a psychoactive ingredient called the "parent compound." If this substance is in saliva, it means it's also in the bloodstream, thus indicating the level of alcohol or drugs in the tested individual's blood.
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Why Do Businesses Need Random Employee Drug Tests?
Do you remember the last time you applied for a new job? Or perhaps you are a hiring manager at the business who has accepted many applications and interviewed potential hires. One common part of the hiring process is the pre-employment drug test. No matter what side of the process you are on, this drug test is designed to ensure that the company ends up with the best employees possible who will be able to perform their duties safely and successfully.
Is it possible to cheat this test?
It’s much harder to cheat an oral drug test. Why?
For starters, the person providing the sample doesn’t require privacy and must offer the sample under direct supervision of the trained professional. Plus, you cannot add anything to your saliva to tamper a test.
Less Mess
Collecting saliva/oral fluids is much easier than collecting urine. It goes without saying, it’s less of a mess as well, for everyone involved. Plus, no observed collection needed, nor any bathrooms or privacy.
Why We Perform Observed Collections
Observed collection involves a tester (of the same gender as the person being tested) observing the direct collection of urine as it passes from the donor’s body into the container. This system is in accordance with the Department of Transportation's most strict standards to minimize the abuse of drugs by any DOT-related person, from truck drivers to the Coast Guard. At Test Smartly Labs we test by these gold standards even when the DOT isn’t involved to ensure maximum accuracy, minimized risk of cheating, and reliability of every test we administer. For a DOT observed collection the donor must raise his or her shirt to just above the navel, lower their pants and underwear, and complete a full rotation in view of the tester to ensure a substitution device is not being hidden.
Observed collections are necessary in circumstances where the accuracy of the test can result in a safer or more dangerous life for those related to the person being tested, such as for late-night truck drivers or pilots. Test Smartly Labs takes everyone’s life seriously, including the person being tested, and we will make every effort to reduce discomfort and maintain professionalism without sacrificing security.
Be prepared for your drug test:
- Bring your Government Issued Picture ID
- Bring Drug Test Paperwork or Authorization
- Complete TSL Intake Form & HIPAA Disclosure
- Pay for your Test on the same day it happens
- Make sure you are hydrated if you are performing a Urine Test
- Expect to have your nail polish removed if getting a Nail Drug Test
- We do not need your prescription information but a Medical Review Officer (MRO) may contact you after collection to verify your medications.
- For urine testing, plan on arriving 3 hours before we close (1 hr minimum) to provide a cushion of time for a shy bladder situation.
- For hair testing, be sure to dry your hair completely before arriving.
- For nail testing, be sure to clean your nails with soap and water before arriving. Also, artificial nails and polish must be removed
What Are Your Hours?
- All Test Smartly Labs are open Monday through Friday, from 9am - 5pm
Do We Need To Have An Appointment?
- No appointment is required to come into our labs, and all of our locations are on a walk-in basis. However, it is recommended you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to closing. If your situation requires special time considerations, please call us to determine if it would be better to arrange an appointment time.
Do I Need Doctors’ Orders For Testing?
- No doctors’ orders needed, we are a Direct-Access Testing Center. You are encouraged to consult your medical professional with your lab test results.
What’s The Turnaround Time For Lab Work?
- Average turnaround time is 2-5 business days depending on the complexity of the lab work. Most tests are available in 2-3 days.
Do You Need A List Of My Medications For A Drug Test?
- Per protocol, the lab techs are not allowed to receive or ask for your medications. A medical review officer or MRO, a licensed physician who specializes in toxicology, will call you and ask for your medications and your physician’s phone number if it’s detected in your sample during testing. The MRO will then call your physician to verify your medications.
Our Popular Products
5-Panel Oral Fluid / Saliva Drug Panel
Price: $74 / Online Prepay Price: $69 Step 1: Choose a Testing Center location Step 2: Select desired appointment date & time Step 3: Choose "Online Prepay" to receive lowest price OR, select "Pay In-person" option for standard pricing Step 4: Complete the required fields and get tested
EtG Hair Follicle Alcohol Test
Price: $249 / Online Prepay Price: $239 Step 1: Choose a Testing Center location Step 2: Select desired appointment date & time Step 3: Choose "Online Prepay" to receive lowest price OR, select "Pay In-person" option for standard pricing Step 4: Complete the required fields and get tested
Breath Alcohol Test (BA) + Confirmation
Price: $39 / Online Prepay Price: $37 Step 1: Choose a Testing Center location Step 2: Select desired appointment date & time Step 3: Choose "Online Prepay" to receive lowest price OR, select "Pay In-person" option for standard pricing Step 4: Complete the required fields and get tested
Instant / Rapid Screen 5-Panel + Lab Confirmation/MRO
Price: $49 / Online Prepay Price: $45 Step 1: Choose a Testing Center location Step 2: Select desired appointment date & time Step 3: Choose "Online Prepay" to receive lowest price OR, select "Pay In-person" option for standard pricing Step 4: Complete the required fields and get tested
7-Panel Drug Test + Narcotic Panel
Price: $69 / Online Prepay Price: $67 Step 1: Choose a Testing Center location Step 2: Select desired appointment date & time Step 3: Choose "Online Prepay" to receive lowest price OR, select "Pay In-person" option for standard pricing Step 4: Complete the required fields and get tested
5-Panel / OXY Drug Test + EtG Alcohol Test
Price: $109 / Online Prepay Price: $99 Step 1: Choose a Testing Center location Step 2: Select desired appointment date & time Step 3: Choose "Online Prepay" to receive lowest price OR, select "Pay In-person" option for standard pricing Step 4: Complete the required fields and get tested
5-Panel Urine Drug Test
Price: $49 / Online Prepay Price: $45 Step 1: Choose a Testing Center location Step 2: Select desired appointment date & time Step 3: Choose "Online Prepay" to receive lowest price OR, select "Pay In-person" option for standard pricing Step 4: Complete the required fields and get tested
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- Overland Park
Test Smartly Labs ofOverland Park6600 College Blvd, Suite 205
Overland Park, KS 66211,
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Mon - Fri : 9am - 5pm | Sat : Closed | Sun : Closed - Kansas City
- Kansas City North
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