Australian Testing Services using the latest range of onsite Diagnostic Products offer two methods of screening: Urine & or Saliva. The testing will screen for abuse in Illicit, Prescription & Over the Counter Medication. The cut off levels fordetection are in line with & meet the AS 4760 & AS/NZ 4308 Immunoassay Limits.

All screening/testing procedures meet the above Australian Standards.

Both Urine & Saliva testing will give a result within ten minutes. Positive results are sent to Australian Standards certified Laboratory for confirmation of results.

PLEASE NOTE:
Although Australian Testing Services offer both Urine & Saliva testing for illicit drugs, we RECOMMEND saliva testing. This is for the following reasons:

Less Intrusive: Many people feel awkward & perhaps embarrassed supplying a urine sample.

Accurate “Current State”: Saliva testing indicates if a person has a “current” impairment due to drugs. Urine samples give indication of “Historical” use of drugs. In other words, a person could fail a urine test & yet still be fit for work at the time of the test.

Right to Privacy: As urine samples indicate historical use, this may indicate drug usage up to 6 weeks old. Saliva testing only gives indication of recent drug use. Industrial Relations proceedings have indicated an employer should only test for “current impairment”.

Fairness: This argument says that an employee has the right to enjoy their weekend or leave in whichever way they see fit as long as they are Fit for Work when they start shift. This is viewed as a fair method of testing.

Easy: Saliva tests are non invasive, simple & easy. They are also “cheat” proof as sample is taken in front of technician.

What we are screening for?What are the cut off Levels?

Prescription & over the counter drugs
The above tests can also indicate the over use of some
prescribed drugs such as: Pain Relievers, Tranquilizers,
Stimulants & Sedatives.

Australian Testing Services
ABN- 99322O94398 RTO # 21642

PO Box 895 Portland Vic 3305 Ph: 03 55235491 Fax: 03 55232013