Urine Drug Screening
Get fast urine drug test results with a comprehensive Urine Test from Transmetron today!
Our urine drug tests include the popular 5-panel and 10-panel urine drug tests. We also offer a variety of other panels, including 6-panel, 12-panel, and more.
Contact Transmetron for a full list of the instant urinalysis drug panels we offer. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive urine lab test that detects over 600 drugs!
- Urine drug tests can be performed at our collection lab or at your location
- No prescription or COC (Chain of Custody) required for the rapid urine drug test.
- We recommend that a non-negative urine drug test sample be sent to an independent lab for confirmation. Lab results will be available within 1-3 business days.
- Results for rapid urinalysis are ready within minutes*.
An Employer Requested DOT Urine Drug Test
When an employer requests a drug test from an employee, the employee is typically instructed to go to a nearby collection site. The employee’s urine is collected in a specially designed secure cup, sealed with tamper-resistant tape, and sent via express delivery to a testing laboratory for screening (typically SAMHSA 5-panel).
Since the efficacy of urine testing is debated due to the possibility of systematic cheating (such as adulteration or substitution of the specimen), new regulations from the United States Department of Transportation require that specimens showing signs of low temperature or adulteration be accompanied by a second specimen from the donor, which is collected under direct observation. In other words, the donor must void in full view of the collector or observer. The new regulations also require that the donor raise and lower clothing and turn around in front of the collector or observer to ensure they are not in possession of any device or substance intended to falsify the test.
A Typical Transmetron Urine Drug Test Panel Will Test for the Following Types of Drugs:
5 Panel Urine Drug Test:
- Cocaine
- Methamphetamines
- Amphetamines
- Opiates
- THC (Marijuana)
10 Panel Urine Drug Test:
- All drugs from the 5 panel test, plus:
- Barbiturates
- Benzodiazepines
- Methadone
- Oxycodone
- PCP
Specialty Drugs:
Transmetron now offers “Specialty Drug Testing” for the more unusual or rare drugs: Kratom, Spice/K2/K3, Fentanyl, Gabapentin, Ketamine, Bath Salts, Tramadol, LSD, and Psilocybin
If you are looking for more information than a urine test can provide, we also provide a more in depth examination for drugs through our other drug testing methods including:
- Hair Follicle Testing
- Saliva Testing
- Skin Patch Testing
- Fingernail Testing
Please contact the Transmetron lab for more information on the instant urinalysis drug panels we offer.
Transmetron services customers at Transmetron as well as business locations (your facility).
If you are looking for more information than a urine test can provide, we also provide a more in depth examination for drugs through our other drug testing methods including:
- Hair Follicle Testing
- Saliva Testing
- Skin Patch Testing
- Fingernail Testing
Please contact the Transmetron lab for more information on the instant urinalysis drug panels we offer.
Observed Urine Specimen Collections
What is an "observed urine collection"?
Simply put, an observed urine collection occurs when a urine drug screen collector watches the urine donor urinate into the collection cup.
Our observers conduct themselves professionally at all times. They observe the entire collection process from start to finish and assist with completing all necessary collection paperwork.
Professionally Observed Collections
Observers act as witnesses, ensuring that the collector and donor verify that the identifying data matches the bottle label, ledger, and chain of custody, and that the specimen collection bottle is free of debris upon assignment by the collector. When the collector is the same gender as the donor, the collector will, in most cases, also act as the observer.
How Is an Observed Urine Specimen Collection Performed?
We follow US DOT guidelines for observed collections. These guidelines are in Title 49 (A) §40.67 (g). An overview of the observed urine collection is as follows:
- The observer will be the same gender as the donor.
- The observer will enter the restroom or facility where urination occurs with the donor
- If it is a multi-stall restroom, the observer must enter the stall with the donor.
- The observer will request that the donor raise his or her shirt, blouse or dress/skirt, as appropriate, above the waist; and lower clothing and underpants to show, by turning around, that there is no prosthetic device. After the observer has determined there is no prosthetic device, the donor may return clothing to its proper position for observed collection.
- The observer must watch the donor urinate into the collection container. Specifically, the observer must personally and directly watch the urine as it goes from the donor’s body into the collection container.
- After the donor has completed urinating into the collection container, the donor and the observer leave the enclosed toilet stall/restroom and the donor hands the collection container to the collector directly. The observer will maintain visual contact of the collection container until the donor hands the container to the collector.
- The observer will not touch, hold or carry the collection container at any time.
- If the collector is the same gender as the donor, the collector will, in most cases, act as the observer.
CLIA Waived | NIDA 5 Drug Test
CLIA Waived tests are drug tests that have been approved for testing (waived) by CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment). Waived tests have been proved to be easy to use with easy to read results. In fact, they are so easy a third grader can use them! Not only are these tests easy to use they are also just as reliable. Because of these factors, CLIA Waved tests are quite extensively used in doctor’s offices, clinics and even in homes. There is currently a fairly large list of CLIA Waived tests available on the market. These include the urine E-Z Split Integrated Drug Test Cup, which comes in a 5 panel configuration. There is also an extensive line of CLIA test cassettes for human urine, available in the 3 panel, 4 panel, 5 panel and 10 panel assay.
NIDA 5 refers to the five drugs of abuse that are required to be tested for by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA). The five drugs required for testing are Cannabinoids (THC), Cocaine | Amphetamines | Opiates and PCP. The NIDA 5 does not include for current drug usage patterns. More extensive information about this test can be found at NIDA 5.
There are two types of drug test that are both CLIA Waived and NIDA 5. They are the E-Z Split Key Cup and the 5 Panel Cassette.
Specimen Validity Test (S.V.T.)
Is a rapid, one step screening test for the simultaneous detection of Creatinine, Nitrite, Glutaraldehyde, pH, Specific Gravity, and Oxidants/Pyridinium Chlorochromate (PCC) in human urine.
For forensic use only.
INTENDED USE
The One Step S.V.T. is a semi-quantitative, color comparison screen for the detection of creatinine, nitrite, glutaraldehyde, pH, specific gravity, and oxidants / pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC) in human urine.
This test provides a preliminary screen only. A more specific alternate chemical method must be used in order to obtain a confirmed analytical result. Abnormal results should be sent to a laboratory for confirmation.
SUMMARY
Each of the plastic strips contains six (6) chemically treated reagent pads. One (1) minute following the activation of the reagent pads by the urine sample, the colors that appear on the pads can be compared with the printed color chart on the canister. The color comparison provides a semi-quantitative screen for creatinine, nitrite, glutaraldehyde, pH, specific gravity, and oxidants/pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC) in human urine which can help assess the integrity of the urine sample.
PRINCIPLE
The test is based on the color derived from the chemical reaction between the chemical reagent on each test pad and the urine sample.
REAGENTS
|
Adulteration Pad |
Reactive Indicator |
Buffers and Non-reactive Ingredients |
|
Creatinine |
0.04% |
99.96% |
|
Nitrite |
0.07% |
99.93% |
|
Glutaraldehyde |
0.02% |
99.98% |
|
pH |
0.06% |
99.94% |
|
Specific Gravity |
0.25% |
99.7% |
|
Oxidants / PCC |
0.36% |
99.64% |
PRECAUTIONS
- For forensic use only. Do not use after the expiration date.
- The adulteration strips should remain in the sealed canister until use.
- All specimens should be considered potentially hazardous and handled in the same manner as an infectious agent.
- The used test strip should be discarded according to federal, state and local regulations.
STORAGE AND STABILITY
Store as packaged in the sealed canister at 15-30°C. The test strips must remain sealed in the canister until use. DO NOT FREEZE. Do not use beyond the expiration date. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
Specimen Collection and Preparation
URINE ASSAY
The urine specimen must be collected in a clean and dry container. Test urine as soon as possible after collection.
SPECIMEN STORAGE
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Materials
Materials Provided
- Each canister contains 25 S.V.T. Strips
- Package insert
Materials Required But Not Provided
- Timer
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
- Allow the adulteration strip to equilibrate to room temperature (15-30°C) prior to testing.
- Remove the strip(s) from the canister and recap tightly.
- Dip test strip into the urine specimen and remove immediately.
- Blot the test gently on its side to remove excess urine. NOTE: It is important to blot the test strip for consistent results.
- Read results in one (1) minute by comparing each pad with the color chart printed on the canister. Do not interpret test results after 4 minutes.
- If the test indicates adulteration, refer to your Drug
INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
Semi Quantitative results are obtained by visually comparing the reacted color blocks on the strip to the printed color blocks on the canister. No instrumentation is required.
Quality Control
Control standards are not supplied with this kit. However, it is recommended that positive and negative specimens or controls be tested as good laboratory practice to confirm the test procedure and to verify proper test performance.
BIBLIOGRAPHY OF SUGGESTED READING
- Tietz NW. Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. W.B. Saunders Company. 1986, 1734.
- Tsai, S.C. et.al., J. Anal. Toxicol. 1998; 22 (6): 474
- Cody, J.T., Specimen Adulteration in drug urinalysis. Forsenic Sci. Rev., 1990, 2:63.
- Mikkelsen, S.L. et.al., Clin. Chem. 1988; 34: 648
- Hardman J, Limbird LE (Eds). Goodman & Gilman’s The
Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 10th
LIMITATIONS
- The adulteration tests included with this product are meant to aid in the determination of abnormal specimens. While comprehensive, these tests are not meant to be an “all-inclusive” representation of possible adulterants.
- Creatinine: Normal creatinine levels are between 20 and 350 mg/dL. Under rare conditions, certain kidney diseases may show dilute urine.
- Nitrite: Nitrite is not a normal component of human urine. However, nitrite found in urine may indicate urinary tract infections or bacterial infections. Nitrite levels of > 20 mg/dL may produce false positive glutaraldehyde results.
- Glutaraldehyde: Is not normally found in urine. However certain metabolic abnormalities such as ketoacidosis (fasting, uncontrolled diabetes or high-protein diets) may interfere with the test results.
- Specific Gravity: Elevated levels of protein in urine may cause abnormally high specific gravity values.
- Oxidants/PCC: Normal human urine should not contain oxidants or PCC. The presence of high levels of antioxidants in the specimen, such as ascorbic acid, may result in false negative results for the oxidants/PCC pad.