The following information is provided as an explanation of the different results and why confirmation testing is a MUST.
NEGATIVE TEST
No drugs and/or alcohol was detected in the provided sample.
NON-NEGATIVE TEST
An instant test when a drug metabolite is detected in an initial test. This does not confirm that drugs are definitely detected. Compliance with the Australian Standard requires that a non-negative drug test must be sent for confirmation testing within a NATA accredited laboratory to confirm the presence of drugs within the specimen.
POSITIVE TEST
A positive drug result can only come from a report provided by a laboratory. Most importantly, please note that a positive test may not mean the use of illicit drugs as medications including painkillers and sleeping tablets can return positive drug test results. As a result, the report will comment that the drug use is consistent with foodstuffs and/or declared medication.
CONFIRMATION TESTING
Non-negative results require a sample to be sent for Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) confirmatory testing in a NATA accredited laboratory. The confirmatory testing can determine drug concentration levels and if the result may be consistent with medications, foodstuffs, or illicit drug use.
ALL NON-NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE TESTS REQUIRE GCMS CONFIRMATION TESTING AT AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $174.90 (INC GST). MEDICAL RESULTS WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL THE ADDITIONAL FEE IS PAID.
SCROLL DOWN to the form below to request a DRUG & ALCOHOL TEST.
