Is it legal to drug test in New York?
Drug testing is legal in New York City for many purposes including employment, court ordered, probation, child services, self-testing and other reasons. Testing for marijuana in Department of Transportation (DOT) programs is required. With limited exceptions, employment testing for marijuana should be discontinued.
How much does a drug test cost in NYC?
The cost of a drug test varies depending on the panels and number of drugs to be tested. Also depending on the specimen type for drug testing – urine, hair or oral fluid. Generally, a standard Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test panel or standard 5-panel drug test can run about $69.00; some facilities might charge slightly less or slightly more.
What is The most common drug test in New York City?
US Department of Transportation (DOT) requires a 5 panel drug test. This is also the most common drug screen ordered in New York City often called a DOT Like 5 panel. This panel includes these drugs:
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- PCP or Phencyclidine
- Amphetamines including Methamphetamines & MDMA (Ecstasy)
- Opioids – Codeine, Morphine, Heroin; Including Also Expanded Opioids – Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone Oxycodone And Oxymorphone
For more details review our article and video on What is a DOT 5 Panel Drug Test.
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In New York City, can I refuse to be drug tested?
What do New York employers look for in a drug test?
Other than DOT testing and certain limited exceptions, marijuana testing is becoming obsolete for New York employers. DOT regulated employers do the five panel DOT drug test, other employers might test for any or all of these:
- Cocaine (COC)
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
- Amphetamines (AMP – including Methamphetamines & MDMA)
- Benzodiazepines (BZO)
- Barbiturates (BAR)
- Methadone (MTD)
- Propoxyphene (PPX)
- Methaqualone (MQU) and Opioids (OPI) including hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, and oxymorphone.
What You Need to Think About Now
When it comes down to making your decision, you should take a step back and compare all of the facilities you are looking at. Consider whether urine is the testing type you want utilized and if not, what other types are available to you.
Also, consider the experience of the provider as you do not want to end up with inaccurate or compromised results when you send your employees in to be tested.
In addition, is the lab doing the drug testing certified by SAMHSA? Does your provider have a full time Medical Review Officer (MRO) on staff? A full time MRO is a huge asset to any drug testing provider as he or she provides the answers and interpretations of the drug screenings.
Lastly, consider whether the facility is able to turnaround the results in a timely manner or a timeframe that fits your needs. You can ask if the drug testing provider guarantees their results and turnaround times as well.
The facility you choose to work with is an important decision and if you make the wrong choice, you may find that drug testing is more of a hassle than it needs to be. Take your time and weigh all of your options first.
Our drug testing centers in the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn and surrounding areas of New York City can provide drug testing for employment purposes, drug free workplace policies, court ordered drug testing, probation drug testing, personal drug tests and child custody drug testing. Our drug test centers can provide testing with urine and hair for drugs and for alcohol including EtG alcohol testing.
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