American Screening Corp: The Key to Effective Pre-employment Drug Testing

As there is a mushroom growth in industries, construction and manufacturing, there exists a heavy demand for employees all around the world. Hence it is very significant that the employees are fully qualified with the right skill sets to carry out their responsibilities to the best of their ability. Moreover it is necessary that they should possess clean habits to discharge their duties. But the problem is, there is a drastic increase in number of people taking alcohol and drugs. If the employee consumes prohibited drugs, then it is going to cause a heavy damage to the concern. Hence it is very essential that drug testing is conducted before hiring the candidate to ensure safety in the work place.

American Screening Corporation is the torch bearer in drug testing solutions and medical supplies for the past 20 years. ASC’s products are in high demand in almost 27 countries. The high quality, accuracy, reliability and their frequently updated techniques in testing has created a desire for ASC’s products. All ASC manufactured drug testing kits are CLIA waived and FDA (510K) approved. In addition the customer care is so excellent and attractive offers and discounts are also available.

The salient features and benefits of ordering ASC products are discussed in detail. In addition the procedures for administering the drug tests using ASC kits are also explained in detail for applying it for    pre-employment screening.

Why Pre-employment Drug Testing Matters

Drug testing is used to screen the employees, who report to work after consuming prohibited drugs, alcohol and substances. This tendency increases absenteeism, theft and fraud on the part of the employees. At the same time the productivity and safety of the concern is affected. This may lead to accidents which causes a great damage to the people as well as the company’s property. Especially in the Transportation and Construction sector drunken employees are prone to create accidents, which spoil the brand name and dignity of the concern apart from human loss. It has been proved that regular drug testing for employees has increased productivity and reduced absenteeism.

The Department of Transportation has made a strict regulation that DOT background check and Pre-employment Drug Testing is very important for all its drivers. This is because statistics show that more than 400,000 heavy truck crashes occur every year. Apart from this, Drug Testing before hiring the employee is very crucial for construction employees, volunteers for specific programmes and staff who work for aged, disabled and children.

American Screening Corp’s Drug Testing Solutions

Shawn Kilgarlin serves as the Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Product Development at American Screening Corporation which manufactures and distributes Drug Testing Devices and Medical Supplies. American Screening Corporation manufactures and supplies Drug Testing Kits and Medical Supplies throughout U.S. ASC’s Drug Test using Urine, Saliva and Hair are extensively used in Educational Institutions, Law Enforcement Agencies, Medical Facilities, Rehabilitation Centres, Research Facilities and Shelters.

ASC manufactures Drug Test Specimen Cups, 2 Panel to 21 Panel Drug Test Cups, Urine Test Kits, Alcohol Test Kits, Medical Test Kits, Pregnancy Test Kit, Oral Swab Drug Test Kit, CLIA Waived Saliva Drug Test Kits, Urine Dip Stick, Specimen Collection Kits, Drug and Alcohol Testing Breathalyzers, Alcohol Testing Strips and Home Drug Test Kits along with Medical Supply, Nitrile Gloves and Earloop Mask.

American Screening Corporation manufactured Drug Testing Kits exhibit salient features and offer benefits to customers. All the testing Kits are CLIA waived and FDA (510K) approved. They are made up of special grade medical plastic. All of them are highly reliable and tamper proof. They exhibit 99% accuracy and gives instant results. The Drug Testing Kits are capable of simultaneously detecting 21 different drugs. They are all users friendly and cost friendly. Apart from screening the drugs, they can calculate pH, SG and Creatinine from the urine sample.

American Screening Corporation ensures that all their drug testing kits are CLIA waived, which means the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Program regulates labs testing human specimens and ensures they provide accurate, reliable, and timely test results irrespective of where and when the test is done.

The Drug Testing Kits manufactured by ASC comes with instructions to administer the test. Hence any one can carry out the test just by following the simple steps in the instruction, even without the help of any medical professional. Therefore they can be used even at homes, shelters and rehabilitation centres. Also ASC manufactured kits suit both small as well as large business because the customer care department helps in providing the drug testing kits to the clients as per their needs and specifications. Discounts are also available for bulk orders along with free delivery.

The Pre-employment Drug Testing Process

Drug Testing is very essential for employees before they join in any institution for safety reasons. Initially the method of drug testing is decided where the human specimen is decided. It could be the urine, hair, saliva or blood of the applicant.

The first step is collection of specimen. The drug test kit is opened and checked for any damage. If it is intact, then the instructions given in the kit are carefully read and followed. The human sample is collected in the specimen cup up to the level indicated in the cup.   The next step is administering the test, either by inserting the dip card or dip strip and then wait for the results following the guidelines.  Third step is checking the results and interpreting it. If it is negative it is accepted. If it is positive then it is sent to the laboratory for confirmation.

American Screening Corporation follows EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) which states that the drug test and the results should be kept confidential and cannot be revealed to others. Especially when the test results are positive, they should be maintained in a confidential file and they can be revealed only to the concerned employer and the tested employee.

A drug test can be conducted anywhere at any time based on the   availability of the employer and the employee who has to undergo pre-employment drug testing. The results are instant which is available within 5 minutes. But the lab confirmatory test will take minimum 2 to 3 business days.

Benefits of Using American Screening Corp for Pre-employment Drug Testing

American Screening Corporation concentrates on the needs of both small as well as large businesses and caters to their need efficiently. ASC offers relatively low prices for both drug testing kits and other medical accessories. Apart from this ASC provides attractive discounts on all their products and gives a free delivery also.

ASC’s Urine Drug Test Cups are available at 10% discount and starts from $1.50 each.

ASC’s Urine Drug Test 12 Panel Dip Cards are available at 10% discount and starts from a very low cost of $2.18 each.

ASC’s Alcohol Urine Drug Test Dip Strips are available at 10% discount and starts from a very low cost of $0.47 each.

ASC’s drug testing panels are available from 1 panel to 21 panel, which means that many drugs can be screened at the same time. Hence depending upon what are the drugs to be detected the customer can choose the kit. Similarly Urine Drug Testing Specimen Cups,   Urine Drug Testing Dip Cards and Urine Drug Testing Dip Strips are available to screen the drugs using urine sample. The employer can choose any one of the three as per his convenience. Also for alcohol testing both Alcohol Breathalyzers and Alcohol Dip Strips are available. The customer can buy anything according to his need. Moreover Saliva Drug Testing Kits and Saliva Oral Cubes are also provided by ASC. Therefore the customer can specify his wants according to where and for whom the testing kits are going to be used. The customer care team of ASC ensures and assists the employers in choosing the right and appropriate drug testing kits.  Moreover ASC offers training programme on how to administer and implement      drug testing programs periodically, randomly or surprisingly.

Challenges and Considerations

Federal Drug Testing Laws for pre-employment are stated to protect the employers and employees. The main federal law is FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) states that the employee should be informed prior to the testing and his consent should be documented in writing. Adverse Action Act states that if the candidate is denied employment based on the result of drug testing, then proper reason and intimation should be given.

However state laws vary from state to state. Anyhow all the states follow the Drug Free Workplace Act Of 1988 which states that all employees should be given a drug free work place policy statement while joining the concern.

It is mandatory that Drug Testing Policies are effectively communicated to the employees to ensure transparency. The steps include Drafting a Clear Drug Test Policy, Determining the Right Testing Method, Appointing a Professional Test provider, Scheduling the Right Time for Testing and Communicating the Results Effectively and Confidentially.

In case of Positive Result the candidate should be informed about the company’s decision in accordance with the policy. The candidate can be referred to rehabilitation facilities or counselling and if the policy permits he might be denied of his job.

Case Studies and Success Stories

One of our customer reports, “Working along with American Screening Corporation is a great relief to us. ASC has taken care of our regular Drug Testing Needs so that we need not bother about drugs in our concern. Not only they have ensured safety in our company but also have ensured that we are marching ahead with more productivity. Also the cost is relatively low and we are thankful to ASC for providing us a successful solution against drugs.”

Periodic Drug Testing at the work places has certainly improved the behaviour of the employees and they have learnt the importance of drug free work place. This testing has improved productivity and has reduced accidents, theft, absenteeism and fraud. Hence the dignity, quality and brand name of the institution has been established. Moreover there is lowering of compensation rates by Insurance Companies due to accident free work place.

Conclusion

American Screening Corporation has played a significant role in drug testing and ensuring safety in the work places. ASC has supplied testing materials and medical accessories to almost 27 countries for the past 20 years. By conducting pre-employment drug testing for various concerns ASC has assisted in minimising accidents and promoting the   productivity of many concerns.

Therefore it is very important that pre-employment drug testing should be carried out for all applicants before hiring. To ensure safety of the concern and of the people it is advisable to deny jobs or give appropriate counselling, whichever is suitable for candidates who get positive result in the drug testing. The customer team of ASC is so friendly that one can contact and select the products what they want for their concern.

Visit www.americanscreeningcorp.com for convenient ordering. For bulk ordering and volume discounts please call us at (866) 526-2873 or email us at [email protected]