With drug abuse safety becoming more of an issue, we often get questions from customers concerning their best choices for purchasing drug tests for their company. We thought it best to lay out some options, their availability, and accuracy.

If you are looking to test your employees, Here is Where You Can Go to Buy A Drug Test:

• Local Drug Store or Pharmacy
• Walmart
• Costco
• Online Retailer
• Online Wholesaler

 

Although there are multiple routes to purchase your drug tests, you must first assess your needs. Here we will break down the pros and cons of drug tests from certain avenues.

 

Local Drug Store/Pharmacy

Pros:

1. Convenient
2. Best solution if only purchasing 1-5 tests
3. No waiting period for delivery of tests

Cons:

1. Expensive tests
2. Most tests include the cost of lab confirmation (whether you use it or not)
3. Limited selection
4. Variable Stock

Walmart

Pros:

1. Best solution if testing in the home
2. No waiting period for delivery of tests

Cons:

1. Expensive tests
2. Most tests include the cost of lab confirmation (whether you use it or not)
3. Limited selection
4. Variable Stock

Online Retailer

Pros:

1. Usually have wide variety of brands and configurations
2. Experts in their field, so customer service can be very helpful
3. Much lower prices
4. Does not bundle lab confirmation, prices are lower, and lab is optional
5. Office delivery in discrete packaging

Cons:

1. Two to three day wait for delivery
2. Minimum order value for free shipping
3. Not a  good option for small orders (10 tests or less)
4. Tests sold in cases of 25 tests

Online Wholesaler

Pros:

1. Low Price for Bulk Orders
2. Reseller opportunities
3. Good customer service

Cons:

1. Large minimum order required
2. Storage space for received tests
3. Shipping costs

 

Below is a drug detection chart for your reference:

 

Drug Detection Times

Drug Name ABB Cutoff Level Approx Detection time in Urine Approximate Detection time in Saliva Amphetamine AMP 300 ng/ml 2-4 Days 1-3 Days Amphetamine AMP 1000 ng/ml 2-4 Days N/A Barbiturates BAR 300 ng/ml 3-6 Days 1 Day Benzodiazepines BZO 300 ng/ml 3-7 Days 1-2 Days Buprenorphine BUP 10 ng/ml 2-3 Days 1 Day Cocaine COC 150 ng/ml 2-4 Days N/A Cocaine COC 300 ng/ml 2-4 Days 1-3 Days Ecstasy MDMA 500 ng/ml 1-3 Days 1-2 Days Marijuana THC 50 ng/ml 5-30 Days 1 Day Marijuana THC 20 ng/ML Up To 30 days N/A Methadone MTD 50 ng/ml 3-5 Days 1 Day Methamphetamine MAMP 1000 ng/ml 3-5 Days 1-3 Days Methamphetamine MAMP 500 ng/ml 3-5 Days N/A Morphine MOP 300 ng/ml 2-4 Days 1-3 Days Opiates OPI 2000 ng/ml 2-4 Days 1-3 Days Oxycodone OXY 100 ng/ml 2-4 Days 1 Day Phencyclidine PCP 25 ng/ml 5-10 Days 1-3 Days Tricyclic Antidepressants TCA 1000 ng/ml 3-6 Days N/A Propoxyphene PPX 300 ng/ml 1-2 Days N/A *Detection times are not guaranteed.