DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING SERVICES
Keeping your workplace safe from substance misuse
About AusHealth’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Services
AusHealth is Australia’s largest provider of drug and alcohol testing services. It carries out testing across the nation on behalf of public and private clients in all sectors.
Our 130+ trained collectors are resident in all seven states and territories, and on call 24/7.
They conduct tests on and offsite, in all major cities and regional centres; they’re also experienced in meeting the challenges of testing in remote workplaces.
They carry out pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, scheduled random testing, post-incident testing and return-to-work testing.
Our collectors use accredited breath, saliva and urine tests for drugs and alcohol; we also have a resident Toxicology Team to advise on policy, provide lab-analysis of samples and carry out specialist testing (including tests on hair samples to detect long-term substance abuse).
We follow Australian Standards (ISO 9001/45001:2018) so you can be certain all testing meets quality standards and compliance.
Mandated regular drug and alcohol testing
We offer pre-employment, scheduled random, post-incident and return-to-work drug and alcohol screening.
Testing can be provided onsite at your workplace and offsite on behalf of your workplace (for example, after an incident).
Our testing procedures are efficient and discreet; they meet Australian standards, using sampling methods that ensure comprehensive and accurate results.
Drug and Alcohol Testing Methods
- Breath testing: Breathalysers are used to detect alcohol consumption; this method is non-invasive, with results available immediately.
- Saliva testing: Saliva tests are used to detect recent drug use. These tests are non-invasive, and same-day results are available.
- Urine testing: Urine tests are used to detect drug use over several days — even weeks — and can detect a range of illicit substances, including amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates and THC.
- Hair testing: Hair testing is a drug testing method used to detect chronic or long-term substance use.
Results from breath, saliva and urine testing are available within minutes. Non-negative results and hair tests are sent to a lab for confirmation; results can take seven to 10 business days.
Our teams follow strict procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.
When Should You Conduct Workplace Drug Testing?
- Pre-employment: Drug and alcohol screening of new hires before they join your team.
- Scheduled random testing: Selectively testing employees without prior notice.
- Post-incident testing: Conducted after workplace accidents.
- Return-to-work testing: For employees returning after a positive test.
AusHealth offers flexible workplace drug testing solutions, depending on your workplace needs. Our experts can help tailor a testing schedule to suit your industry, company goals and safety policies.
Workplace testing: how it works
All tests are carried out by our trained collectors, ensuring accuracy, consistency and confidentiality.
- Step one: Arrange for testing
Call our Customer Service Team to discuss what sort of testing you require — onsite or offsite, scheduled testing or immediate post-incident testing.
- Step two: Collectors arrive at your workplace
Approved devices are used to collect and test samples. Negative results are returned immediately; non-negative results are sent for further testing. All results are confirmed by a same-day email.
- Step three (if required): Laboratory screening
All non-negative results are processed and screened within a NATA-compliant laboratory to confirm results; if further analysis is required, AusHealth’s in-house Toxicology Team is used to evaluate and investigate.
- Step four: Results
Final results are provided to clients within 7-10 business days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are drug and alcohol tests?
Drug and alcohol tests are highly accurate when administered by qualified experts utilising certified instruments and lab confirmation in accordance with Australian regulations. When properly conducted, these tests must stand up to scrutiny by law enforcement, courts and companies. At AusHealth, we uphold these standards in every test we conduct— providing reliable, compliant and confidential testing services that support safer workplaces.
Do we need a workplace policy to conduct drug and alcohol tests in Queensland?
Yes, a workplace drug and alcohol policy is required before conducting tests in Queensland. It maintains legal compliance, establishes clear standards, and protects employers and employees. Testing without a policy might raise legal and ethical concerns. AusHealth can help you create or update your policy to satisfy Australian standards and workplace requirements.
What happens if one of our employees tests positive?
If an employee tests ‘positive’ — or more accurately ‘non-negative’ — the sample is forwarded by AusHealth to our laboratory partner for further testing. If the test is confirmed, the next actions will be determined by your company policy. Actions may include a warning, referral to support services, suspension or termination. All results must be kept confidential; AusHealth can help you navigate the procedure.
What’s the difference between saliva, urine and hair tests?
Basically, the tests differ in terms of what they can detect and the time it takes to get results. Due to its speed and non-invasiveness, saliva tests are appropriate for roadside or workplace detection of recent drug use (12–48 hours). Workplaces use urine tests for random or pre-employment screening to detect drug usage over the past several days. Hair tests can detect drug usage for 90+ days, making them ideal for court proceedings or long-term surveillance. AusHealth can help you determine which test is most suitable for your workplace.
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