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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Question:    How long does it take to get a negative drug test result?
Answer:      Approximately 24 to 48 hours

 

Question:    Do I need to tell the collector at the time of  specimen collection what prescriptions I am currently taking?
Answer:      No, although the collector may ask.  However, it does help to have prescriptions available in the event that you are contacted by the Medical Review Officer

 

Question:    What does a Dilute result mean?
Answer:      A specimen with creatinine and specific gravity values that are lower than expected for human urine.

 

Question:    What is the DER (Designated Employer Representative) responsibility when a non-negative result is received?
Answer:      For a Dot test, refer to CFR part 40 for company specifications.  For Non Dot test, refer to your company policy

 

Question:    What is the review process at the MRO office?
Answer:      The MRO receives the result from the lab and obtains all necessary paperwork.  The MRO will then contact and interview the donor.  The MRO will report out the result to Applicant Insight who will report the result to the company DER.  The normal turn around time for a non-negative result is 48 – 72 hours depending on the availability and cooperation of the donor with the MRO

 

Question:    What is the difference between initial screening and confirmation testing at the lab?
Answer:      The initial screening process at the lab separates the negative from non negative results.  GCMS testing is an extremely accurate test that is completed on non negative results which provides quantitative results for the presence of a specific drug or drug metabolite.

 

Question:    What methods of drug testing are available?
Answer:      Multiple methods of drug testing are available through Applicant Insight.  Please contact our Sales Department at sales@ainsight.com for further evaluation of your drug testing needs.

 

Question:    How do I obtain a status for drug test results?
Answer:      Contact Applicant Insight’s Clinical Services Department

 

Question:    How do I reach the MRO (Medical Review Officer)?
Answer:      Please contact Applicant Insight’s Clinical Services Department and we will facilitate contact with the MRO’s office

 

Question:    What other Drug/Alcohol support services does Applicant Insight provide?
Answer:      Applicant Insight provides full Drug/Alcohol support such as SAP referral services, Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training and Random Program Management etc.

 

Question:    What other types of clinical services can Applicant Insight assist in facilitating?
Answer:      DOT Physicals, Audiograms, Pre placement Physical Exams, Blood Draws, PPD, Chest X Rays and various other services as required by our clients.  Contact our Sales Department at sales@ainsight.com for further information

 

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Random Testing Program Managment

Applicant Insight handles all aspects of Random Program Management pursuant to regulatory requirement or company policy.  Ai will also manage and maintain your census for those included in the random program, will conduct the random selection process and send notification for those randomly selected. 

Medical Review

Medical Review is a critical step in the drug testing process. The Medical Review Officer is a licensed physician, specializing in has several responsibilities in the testing process. The medical review process ensures that the test is legally defensible and that and individual is not legally taking prescription drugs.

 

The following are a list of responsibilities of the MRO.

 

1. Inspect drug testing document (Custody and Control Form) for completeness and accuracy. 2. Signature by MRO certifying that documents have been reviewed for completeness and accuracy. 3. is a licensed physician who reviews the chain of custody to ensure that all steps in the process were completed properly, contacts the donor of positive test results to ensure that the individual is not under the care of a physician and conducts an interview and finally, issues the final result.

Employee/Supervisor Training

Supervisor Training
A critical first step in combating drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace is to create clear policies.  Once the policies are created, it is imperative that supervisors and those responsible for enforcing the policy are adequately trained to recognize  the signs of drug and alcohol use. 

 

Employee Training
Providing education to your employees goes a long way to preventing drug abuse in the workplace. A substance abuse awareness program can help them understand the personal costs of drug abuse, as well as the cost to their own jobs.

 

Ai’s Employee Training is a web-based course, “Substance Abuse in the Workplace, An Employee’s Guide,” explains why and how substance abuse impacts the workplace.

 

There are 3 versions of these courses available.

  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
  • Federal Aviation Administration
  • Drug-Free Workplace and Other Regulated Organizations
Return-to-Duty Program Management

Applicant Insight works with the Medical Review Officer to communicate SAP (Substance Abuse Professionals) assigned Return to Duty programs. Applicant Insight is the liaison between our clients and the Medical Review Officer. Upon request we can assist in providing random testing dates as specified by the MRO and ensure that our clients stay up to date with any changes in employees return to duty programs and remain in compliance with SAP programs.

Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)

Applicant Insight provides a Substance Abuse Referral service in which we will assist in locating a SAP in your area. SAP Referral Services nationwide network is compiled of Substance Abuse Professional’s who have completed DOT required training and testing and who are experienced in working within the guidelines of the Department of Transportations Regulation 49 CFR Part 40. Supervisor and Employee

Collections Site Management

Provide Applicant Insight with your current locations and we will match each of them with the closest Patient Service Center able to collect the necessary sample.  Ai will continually monitor new locations and keep you abreast of the closest, most convenient locations.

Driver Qualification File Management

Ai partners with several companies to provide Driver Qualification File Management (DQ).  We can serve all of your compliance needs for this requirement.

DOT Program Management

The majority of Ai’s drug testing clients are regulated und the Department of Transportation. Applicant Insight can provide expert management, support and compliance assistance for companies who must comply with these regulations.

After Hours Testing

TAfter Hours Emergency Services
(after 7pm EST)

Ai can manage emergency services 24 hours a day for all of your drug and alcohol testing needs. 

 

If your organization currently requires emergency after hour services, please contact 800-358-5383.  You will be connected to Ai’s MROs answering service.  They will quickly have a MRO representative contact the designee back and will coordinate the services that need to be performed. 

 

The MRO and Ai have strict procedures in place that allow for them to communicate all coordinated after hours services so that the following morning Ai resumes all follow up to ensure the results are reported out to our client in a timely manner..

 

71% of all drug users today in the U.S. are over the age of 18 are employed either full or part-time according to the United States Department of Labor.

 

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