Saliva tests detect immediately-recent drug use (last 3 to 24 hours) are performed in two stages. The first stage is administered on the spot by the employer’s Human Resources (or resident health) professional. Positive drug results then trigger a second controlled test (again performed by the employer’s HR or health professional) which is reviewed/reported by Clinical Reference Laboratory. Test results are determined within 30 minutes (if negative) and could take 2 to 3 business days for lab confirmation (if positive).
Saliva tests measure alcohol currently in the bloodstream. This is a one-step test that reveals 0.02% to 0.30% blood-alcohol currently in the blood.
As with urine testing, the range of drug use being tested is a key determinant.
5-Drug Panel
Reveals the use of any of the following five types of drugs: Amphetamines, Methamphetamines (including Ecstasy), Opioids (including Codeine, Morphine, Heroin and semi-synthetic opiates), Cocaine, and Marijuana.
6-Drug Panel
Reveals the use of any of the following six types of drugs: Amphetamines, Methamphetamines (including Ecstasy), Opioids (including Codeine, Morphine, Heroin and semi-synthetic opiates), Cocaine, Marijuana, and Phencyclidine (PCP).
6-Drug Panel PLUS Alcohol
Reveals the use of any of the following six types of drugs: Amphetamines, Methamphetamines (including Ecstasy), Opioids (including Codeine, Morphine, Heroin and semi-synthetic opiates), Cocaine, Marijuana, and Phencyclidine (PCP). Also detects alcohol currently in the blood (from 0.02% to 0.30%).