For Employers

Random Drug Testing Programs

A well-run random drug testing program is the single biggest deterrent to on-the-job use β€” random positivity runs far higher than pre-employment because it catches ongoing use. LabX helps you run one that is fair, unbiased, and defensible.

What makes a random program defensible

Truly random selection (documented), consistent application, observed collection, and LC-MS/MS confirmation. Skip any of these and a positive can be challenged. LabX supplies the collection, confirmation, and reporting; you keep the selection records.

Why random catches more

Post-accident and random testing show meaningfully higher positivity β€” including for fentanyl β€” than pre-employment, because they catch use that a scheduled test does not. Pair with reasonable-suspicion testing.

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Talk to a licensed physician

Test results support workplace decisions but are not a medical diagnosis. Anyone with questions about a result or their health should talk to a licensed physician. Employer screening results are reviewed by licensed and trained Medical Technologists; LabX does not currently offer Medical Review Officer (MRO) review, and employers can speak with a LabX toxicologist about a result. See our medical disclaimer.

Common questions

How random does the selection have to be?
Selection should be genuinely random and documented, so no employee can claim they were targeted.
What panel is best for random testing?
A 12-panel is common for random programs because it includes fentanyl and synthetic opioids.
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