What to Expect During a Drug Screening Test?

At Express Health Urgent Care, we offer a range of drug testing services to promote safety and health in various environments, including workplace compliance, medical evaluations, and legal requirements. Our testing options are designed to meet the needs of our community with accurate and timely results.

Our Drug Testing Services:

● Urine Drug Test: Common and cost-effective, urine tests detect substances such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, and amphetamines. These are ideal for workplace screenings and pre-employment testing.
● Blood Drug Test: Accurate for detecting recent drug use, blood tests provide precise measurements and are commonly used in medical evaluations or legal investigations.
● Saliva Drug Test: Non-invasive and quick, saliva tests detect recent drug use within the last 24-48 hours, making them ideal for workplace environments and urgent care visits.
● Hair Follicle Drug Test: Detects drug use over a longer period, up to 90 days. This test is useful for monitoring long-term drug use, often for legal or probation purposes.
● Breath Alcohol Test: Measures alcohol levels in the body, commonly used in law enforcement and healthcare settings to monitor alcohol consumption and ensure safety.

● Convenience: Walk-in testing with flexible hours, no appointment needed.
● Expertise: Our experienced team ensures all tests are administered accurately and confidentially.
● Comprehensive Services: We provide a full spectrum of drug testing options for all needs, from quick screenings to detailed drug use histories.

We are committed to delivering reliable, efficient drug testing services to support safety and well-being in our community. Whether for employment, legal purposes, or personal reasons, our team is here to assist you.

At Express Health Urgent Care, we aim to make your drug screening experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. Here’s how you can prepare for your upcoming test.

Pre-Test Considerations:

● Understand the Process: You’ll receive detailed instructions when scheduling your test. Be sure to review them carefully.
● Identify the Test Type: We’ll inform you if your test will involve urine, blood, saliva, or hair, so you know how to prepare.
● Communicate with Our Team: Let us know if you have any ongoing medical conditions or are on prescription medications to ensure an accurate interpretation of your results.

Dietary and Lifestyle Adjustments:

● Avoid Alcohol: We recommend avoiding alcohol for several days before the test.
● Watch Your Diet: Certain foods, like poppy seeds or hemp products, can affect results, so it’s best to avoid them.
● Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water and eat a balanced diet. Avoid excessive water intake before the test to prevent sample dilution.

Medication Management:

● Inform Our Staff: Share details about any medications you’re taking. This helps us assess their impact on the test results.
● Bring Documentation: If your medications might affect results, bring your prescription documentation.
● Consult Your Doctor: If needed, ask your healthcare provider about alternative medications.

Additional Tips:

● Arrive Early: Arriving a few minutes early allows you to complete paperwork and relax.
● Follow Instructions: Our team will guide you through the process—please adhere to all instructions.

By following these steps, your drug screening at Express Health will be straightforward and accurate.

At Express Health Urgent Care, we offer timely and accurate drug screening services for both personal and professional needs. Here’s a quick guide to our testing processes and expected timelines:

For Urine Drug Screens, our rapid tests provide preliminary results in 5-15 minutes, making them ideal for urgent situations. However, further lab confirmation may be required for more reliable results. If confirmation is needed, the laboratory results are typically delivered within 24-48 hours.

When it comes to Blood Drug Screens, basic screenings can offer same-day results within 2-4 hours, making them perfect for immediate decision-making. For more detailed analysis, comprehensive profiling results typically take 1-2 days to ensure accuracy.

Our Hair Drug Screens provide insights into long-term drug use. Standard tests typically offer results within 5-7 days, while extended analyses on older hair segments can take up to 90 days to complete, giving a broader detection window.

For Saliva Drug Screens, our rapid tests give immediate results within 5-15 minutes. However, for enhanced accuracy, laboratory confirmation tests take approximately 24-48 hours.

Several factors can influence the duration of test results. Laboratory workload can occasionally cause delays, particularly when there are high specimen volumes. Additionally, more complex tests take longer for thorough analysis. Technological advancements at our facility help speed up the process, although rare external factors such as power outages can sometimes cause delays.

At Express Health, we are committed to providing reliable drug screening results. Our team is here to assist you with all your drug screening needs. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We have convenient locations in East Harlem NYC, Metropolitan NYC, and Staten Island NYC. We serve patients from East Harlem NYC, Manhattan NY, Brooklyn NY, Metropolitan NYC, Williamsburg, NY, Greenpoint NY, Staten Island NYC, Rossville, NY, Tottenville, NY, and surrounding areas.