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Seamless Safety
Because Easy Employee Drug Testing & Health Screening Matters
Create a safer, more compliant workplace with end-to-end employment drug testing and occupational health services. From employee drug testing to physicals, alcohol testing, and vaccination tracking, our solutions deliver faster results and a better candidate experience—all in one seamless platform.
Implementing a strong drug screening program offers measurable benefits for your organization:
- Improved Workplace Safety: Regular employee drug testing helps prevent accidents, protect your workforce, and create a safer job site.
- Compliance with Industry Regulations: Meet federal, state, and industry-specific requirements with customizable drug and health screening programs, including DOT-compliant options.
- Reduced Absenteeism & Higher Productivity: A consistent drug testing policy reduces absenteeism, protects your company assets, supports better job performance, and contributes to stronger profits over time.
A Simpler Experience for All
Better Drug and Health Screening with InfoMart
Your employees deserve a seamless experience, and your business deserves reliable results. Our occupational health screening services—covering everything from employee drug testing to physicals, alcohol testing, and vaccination tracking—help you maintain safety and compliance while accelerating your hiring process.
Key Benefits of Our Occupational Health Solutions
- Fast, Reliable Results: Rapid drug screening technology, including Quantisal™ oral swab drug tests and eCup+ instant drug testing.
- Advanced Drug Screening Technology: Detect today’s most relevant drugs of abuse with rapid, instrument-read testing that modernizes traditional drug screening.
- Flexible Employee Drug Testing Options: Choose urine tests, oral swab tests (also known as mouth swab or spit drug tests), or hair follicle drug screening, with customizable 4-, 5-, 9-, 10-, and custom-panel drug test configurations.
- Electronic Chain of Custody: Digital chain-of-custody forms track each drug and health screening request from start to finish, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
- Consolidated Occupational Health Events: Simplify onboarding by scheduling all occupational health screening—including drug tests, physicals, and vaccinations—in a single action.
- Mobile-Friendly, Online Scheduling: Candidates schedule their own screenings via smartphone and access electronic chain-of-custody forms by email or text.
- DOT-Compliant Services: Meet every industry requirement with our DOT (Department of Transportation) and non-DOT physicals, drug testing, and alcohol screening programs.
- Enhanced Candidate Experience: A mobile-first platform delivers faster onboarding, fewer delays, and a smoother process for both employers and applicants.
- Vast Collection Network: Thousands of collection sites allow candidates to choose a location based on home address, work address, or other convenient location.
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Full Suite of Occupational Health Services
Types of Health Screening Services Offered by InfoMart
Consolidate your drug testing and occupational health screening needs into one simple, customizable program. Whether you require employee drug testing, alcohol testing, physicals, vaccination tracking, or all of the above, our consultative approach ensures you get the right solution for your workforce.
Employee Drug Testing
A reliable employee drug screening program protects your workplace, supports compliance, and adapts to your unique requirements. We offer options for every testing need—including on-site collections, instant tests, lab-based screenings, and random program management. Not sure if you need a rapid drug screen vs lab testing? Our consultative approach means our experts will work with you to identify the best combination of testing methods and drug panels for your organization.
Testing Methods Include:
- Oral Swab Drug Test: Also called an oral fluids drug test, spit drug test, or mouth swab drug screen, this method detects recent use and is ideal for time-sensitive situations.
- Urine Testing: The most widely used method for workplace drug screening, offering versatile applications for pre-employment, random, or post-incident testing.
- Hair Follicle Drug Screening: Detects long-term patterns of substance use, making it ideal for safety-sensitive roles and highly regulated industries.
Choose Your Panel
Choose from 4-panel, 5-panel, 9-panel, 10-panel, or expanded-panel drug tests to align with your company policy and regulatory requirements.
Advanced Solutions for Speed and Compliance:
- eCup+ Instant Testing: A smart-cup technology that requires no human intervention and delivers negative results in minutes for faster decision-making. Uncover the benefits of eCup+ drug screening technology.
- Quantisal™ Oral Fluid Testing: Provides reliable detection of recent drug use, ideal for adapting to evolving marijuana laws and workplace policies. Discover Quantisal oral fluid testing benefits.
- Random Program Management: Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in your random drug testing program by letting InfoMart manage it for you.
Need more info? Learn how employee drug testing works.
Random Drug Testing
Random screening is one of the most effective ways to maintain a drug-free workplace. With InfoMart, it’s simple:
- Select your testing percentage and frequency
- Submit an employee list through our secure portal or integration
- Receive an unbiased, randomized list of employees to test
Random Drug Screening Pool Management
We can fully manage your random testing pool, generating selections automatically and ensuring the process remains fair, compliant, and stress-free for your HR team.
DOT Drug Testing and Program Management
Managing a DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing program can be complex, but our end-to-end solutions simplify the process. Whether you need DOT drug testing, DOT physicals, or ongoing random testing program management, we provide the tools and expertise to keep your workforce compliant and your operations running smoothly.
Our DOT Occupational Health Services Include:
- DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing: Lab-based and instant options that meet FMCSA and DOT requirements.
- DOT Physicals: Comprehensive occupational health assessments performed by certified medical professionals.
- Random Testing Program Management: Automated random selections, scheduling, and documentation to ensure full compliance.
- Electronic Chain-of-Custody: Digital forms provide accurate, auditable records for every employee drug test and physical.
- Consolidated Scheduling: Candidates can complete DOT drug tests, alcohol tests, and physicals in a single, streamlined visit.
With thousands of collection sites nationwide and a consultative approach tailored to your business, our DOT program management solutions help you stay compliant, reduce administrative burden, and maintain safety in safety-sensitive roles. Maintain DOT compliance for drug and alcohol testing with our expert help.
Physicals
Many roles require an occupational health assessment to determine fitness for duty. Whether you’re hiring for DOT or non-DOT positions, our physicals integrate seamlessly with other occupational health screenings to create a comprehensive solution.
- Health history report
- Electronic physical exam form
- Online, pre-exam patient history
- Results checked by a Nurse Practitioner
These occupational health assessments integrate seamlessly with drug and alcohol testing, creating a complete occupational health screening solution.
Still have questions? Read our guide to pre-employment physicals.
Alcohol Testing
Alcohol screening supports workplace safety, whether for pre-employment, random, or post-incident needs. We offer:
- Lab-Based Alcohol Tests for accuracy in complex cases
- Instant Alcohol Screening for rapid results
- Post-Accident & Return-to-Duty Testing to support compliance and rehabilitation policies
For more information, check out this employer’s guide to return-to-duty testing.
Vaccination Tracking & Compliance
For industries like healthcare and education, staying on top of immunization is critical. Our vaccination tracking service provides:
- Single invites and consolidated scheduling for all occupational health events
- Automatic reminders for booster shots and series vaccines
- Expiration alerts to keep your workforce compliant
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What to Expect from a Physical
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Meet DOT Requirements
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What are the most common pre-employment drug testing methods?
When should candidates and employees receive drug tests?
How do you conduct a pre-employment drug test?
What jobs require drug testing?
Who is required to get DOT drug tests?
Why is drug screening important?
What are mouth swab drug tests (oral fluid testing)?
What Are Urine Drug Tests?
What Are Hair Follicle Drug Tests?
How Do I Choose the Right Method and Panel?
What happens if a candidate fails a pre-employment drug test?
Frequently Asked Questions About Occupational Health & Drug Screening
What are the most common pre-employment drug testing methods?
Standard employment drug screening methods include urine testing, oral swab drug testing, and hair follicle drug screening.
- Oral fluid testing (mouth swab, spit drug test): effective for detecting recent drug use. Great for time-sensitive or on-site needs.
- Urine testing: widely used in workplace drug screening, available in 4‑, 5‑, 9‑, 10‑, and expanded-panel test configurations.
- Hair follicle screening: detects long-term drug use (up to ~90 days), ideal for safety-sensitive or regulated roles.
- Blood testing: Due to cost and the invasive nature of blood tests, they are generally not used for pre-employment drug testing.
Our consultative approach helps determine the optimal combination of method and panel based on your business policy, detection windows, and specific compliance requirements.
When should candidates and employees receive drug tests?
Employee drug testing is most effective when applied at key points in the employment cycle:
- Pre-employment drug testing: Ensures new hires meet workplace standards before starting.
- Random drug screening: Deters substance abuse and supports ongoing safety, especially in safety-sensitive roles.
- Post-accident drug tests: Helps determine whether illicit drugs or alcohol contributed to a workplace incident.
- Reasonable suspicion testing: Conducted when observable behaviors suggest impairment.
- Return-to-duty and follow-up testing: Required for employees re-entering the workforce after violations or extended absences, particularly in DOT-regulated positions.
Implementing drug and health screening at these intervals reduces risk and supports compliance.
How do you conduct a pre-employment drug test?
A compliant pre-employment drug screening process typically includes:
- Establish a clear policy for your occupational health screening program.
- Provide disclosure and obtain consent
- Schedule the employee drug test using mobile self-scheduling to improve candidate experience.
- Maintain electronic chain of custody to ensure accuracy and prevent tampering.
- Choose the right method: urine, oral swab drug test (mouth swab/spit drug test), or hair follicle drug screening.
- Medical Review Officer (MRO) verification to confirm results and rule out false positives.
- Report results securely as part of your broader drug and background screening process.
Support Safe Returns to Work
Employer’s Guide to Return-to-Duty Drug and Alcohol Testing
Reinforce your drug-free workplace policy with a structured return-to-duty testing program.
What jobs require drug testing?
Employee drug screening may be voluntary for some employers, but many industries require it by law:
- DOT-regulated positions (e.g., commercial drivers, pilots, pipeline operators).
- Healthcare roles involving patient care or access to controlled substances.
- Construction and manufacturing jobs where impairment could lead to serious incidents.
- Federal contractors subject to the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Pairing drug and health screening with other occupational health assessments supports compliance and workplace safety. Even if you are not in a mandated industry, a clear drug screening policy keeps your workforce safe and productive.
Who is required to get DOT drug tests?
DOT drug testing applies to individuals in safety-sensitive roles under federal agencies such as:
- FMCSA: Commercial motor vehicle operators
- FAA: Aviation employees
- USCG: Maritime workers
- PHMSA: Pipeline operators
- FTA: Public transit employees
DOT programs often include random drug testing and return-to-duty drug screening as part of ongoing compliance.
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Why is drug screening important?
Implementing a structured drug and health screening program delivers measurable benefits:
- Improved safety: Employees who test positive for drugs are 3.6 times more likely to be involved in accidents (NSC, 2024).
- Lower costs: Substance misuse costs U.S. businesses $80 billion annually in lost productivity (SAMHSA, 2023).
- Higher performance: Employers with robust employee drug testing programs report 50% fewer workplace incidents and reduced absenteeism.
These factors make drug screening a critical part of any occupational health solution.
What are mouth swab drug tests (oral fluid testing)?
A mouth swab drug test, also called an oral swab drug test, mouth swab drug screen, saliva tests, or spit drug test, collects a saliva sample using a swab. Oral fluid testing is accurate when conducted properly and is particularly useful for detecting recent drug use. To ensure accurate results, donors should not use chewing gum, tobacco, or mouthwash or eat or drink for at least 30 minutes before the test.
- Detection window: Typically identifies substances used within the past 24–48 hours.
- Best for: Post-accident screenings, reasonable suspicion testing, and random drug screening programs where immediate employee drug test results are needed.
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What Are Urine Drug Tests?
A urine drug test is the most common type of employee drug screening because it is cost-effective, widely accepted, and has a balanced detection time. It uses a urine sample to check for metabolites.
- Detection window: Generally identifies drug use that occurred within the previous five days, depending on the substance and frequency of use.
Best for: Pre-employment drug testing, random programs, return-to-duty, and DOT compliance.
What Are Hair Follicle Drug Tests?
A hair follicle drug screening detects long-term substance use by analyzing a small hair sample, taken from the scalp or body.
- Detection window: Can detect patterns of drug use for up to 90 days, but typically does not detect very recent use.
- Best for: Safety-sensitive roles, highly regulated industries, and drug and background screening programs where long-term trends are important.
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Build an effective program with expert guidance on methods, panels, compliance, and candidate experience.
How Do I Choose the Right Method and Panel?
Selecting the right combination depends on:
- Purpose of testing: Pre-employment vs. random vs. return-to-duty.
- Industry requirements: DOT, healthcare, or safety-sensitive environments.
- Company policy: Tolerance for detection windows and inclusion/exclusion of marijuana testing.
Our consultative approach to employee drug testing helps you match the right drug screening method and panel configuration to your compliance needs, ensuring your occupational health screening program is both effective and efficient.
What happens if a candidate fails a pre-employment drug test?
Failure consequences depend on both company policies and applicable laws. Typically:
- Employers may withdraw a job offer based on policy and regulatory requirements.
- False positives can occur due to a prescription drug or dietary factors. Candidates may request confirmation by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).
- Regulated industries, such as DOT-regulated roles, may require you to report failures to the federal Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. These remain on file for up to 5 years unless resolved through return-to-duty.
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Build a safer, healthier workforce with InfoMart’s occupational health solutions. From employee drug screening—including mouth swab tests, hair follicle drug screening, and four, five, nine, and ten panel drug tests—to physicals, alcohol testing, and vaccination tracking, we deliver a complete drug and background screening program designed for compliance and speed. Partner with a leading drug screening company that combines nationwide reach, advanced technology, and a consultative approach to meet your organization’s unique needs.
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