Drug & Alcohol Testing
Western Diagnostic Pathology is one of the largest and most highly accredited pathology service providers in Australia and has extensive experience with drug testing regimes.
Our Occupational Testing Service has been established specifically to service private industry and we are committed to exceptional service delivery in this area.
We have extensive experience in assisting with the introduction of an Alcohol and Drug Screening service in the workplace, implementing all the necessary requirements as well as ongoing management of all aspects of your testing program.
Our service includes compliance to the Australian Standard AS/NZS 4308: 'Procedures for the Collection, Detection and Quantitation of Drugs of Abuse in Urine', including full GC-MS (Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry) confirmation testing facilities available in our secure, dedicated laboratory. It is recommended that this service be used to confirm all positive screen results to ensure maximum legal protection for both employee and employer.
Drawing upon our commitment to quality, service and technological innovation Western Diagnostic Pathology is able to offer full support to your organisation in the implementation and provision of a uniform and consistent Drug and Alcohol testing service.
The Drug and Alcohol Testing Service provided by Western Diagnostic Pathology is customised to meet the specific requirements and preferences of individual organisations. When required, we supply:
Urine Drugs of Abuse Immunoasay Analysis
Laboratory screening of the 5 drug classes included in AS/NZS 4308: Benzodiazepines, Cannabis metabolites*, Cocaine metabolites, Opiates, Sympathomimetic amines (Amphetamines)
Testing for other drugs in urine (e.g. Barbiturates, Methadone, LSD and others as requested)
Alcohol testing - breath and urine
Advice regarding the selection and implementation of AS3547 certified alcohol breathalyser equipment
Onsite drug testing services
Including collection services, provision of all consumables, screening devices and adulteration detection devices
Confirmation of positive results
GC/MS Analysis - Legally defensible, confirmation reference method (Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry)
Professional Sample Collection
Specimen collection arrangements to suit individual company needs: Onsite or through our network of Collection Centres
Advice and Assistance
Advice and Assistance with the formulation of Substance Abuse and Fitness for Work Policies and construction of appropriate procedures
24 Hotline and On-Call Services
Assistance with training and education of:
Employees and supervisory staff in the policy / their responsibilities and the testing procedures / Support to assist with fitness for work issues related to Drugs of Abuse.
Support
Technical and Counselling
Technical Result Interpretation
Expert Witness
Support in the case of a legal challenge
Western Diagnostic Pathology is a modern laboratory geared to provide industry with a convenient, reliable and accurate service in the field of occupational drug testing.
Our team welcomes the opportunity to discuss your drug and alcohol testing requirements for your business and offers a flexible and comprehensive program of implementation and training to meet your industry needs.
Tel: (08) 9317 0834
Fax: (08) 9317 0832
Email: CommercialServices@wdp.com.au
Western Diagnostic Pathology, your partner in a safer workplace.