Drug Testing Kansas

How to schedule a drug test in Kansas

To schedule any type of drug test at our Kansas locations, call our scheduling department at (800) 221-4291. You can also schedule your drug test online utilizing our express scheduling registration by selecting your test and completing the Donor Information/Registration Section. You must register for the test prior to proceeding to the testing center.

The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest drug or alcohol testing center which performs the type of test you have selected.  A donor pass/registration form with the local testing center address, hours of operation and instructions will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take this form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment is necessary in most cases. However, you must complete the donor information section and pay for the test at the time of registration.

Our laboratories are SAMHSA certified and all test results are verified by our in house licensed physicians who serve as Medical Review Officers (MRO).

State of Kansas Drug Testing News

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2017, there were 144 overdose deaths­­­ involving opioids in Kansas—a rate of 5.1 deaths per 100,000 persons which is about 1/3 the national rate of 14.6 deaths per 100,000 persons. The greatest change in the number of opioid-involved deaths occurred among cases related to prescription opioids. Deaths decreased from 122 in 2014 to 89 in 2017.  Drug overdose deaths involving heroin or synthetic opioids (mainly fentanyl) did not change overall during the same three-year period.

Research also revealed that in 2017, Kansas providers wrote 69.8 opioid prescriptions for every 100 persons compared to the average U.S. rate of 58.7 prescriptions for every 100 persons (CDC). This represents a 20% decrease from the 88 opioid prescriptions per 100 persons in 2011.The rate of opioid involved overdose deaths has not changed overall since 2004

According to cjonline.com, “Kansas has received about $30 million in federal grant funding, which has supported prevention, awareness, education and treatment to combat the opioid crisis. But funding, which comes in “somewhat haphazardly,” has been a source of frustration for treatment providers, Lakin said.

The Governor’s Task Force made 34 recommendations in five focus areas: provider education, prevention, treatment and recovery, law enforcement, and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Recommendations include establishing permanent funding sources for various programs, increasing awareness and use of the state’s prescription drug monitoring program, expanding medication-assisted treatment and promoting the use of naloxone, an overdose antidote.

Lakin signed a standing prescription allowing anyone in the state to go into a pharmacy and get naloxone. Now he is working to spread awareness about the potentially lifesaving drug, which is marketed as Narcan, hoping to get it in the hands of more police and emergency medical service workers, along with friends and family members of those with the potential to be at risk of overdose.”

Marijuana in the State of Kansas

In the State of Kansas, recreational and medical marijuana are prohibited and illegal. Kansas seems to be one of the stricter States who treat marijuana possession as just a slightly lighter substance than coke, heroin and other drugs. The first possession charge is a misdemeanor that can be penalized up to one year in jail and a $2,500 fine, the second marijuana possession charge is a Severity Level 5 drug felony where your sentence will depend on your prior criminal history.

Kansas law bases the felony severity level for selling marijuana on the amount of marijuana involved:

• Less than 25 grams is a level 4 felony
• 25 to 450 grams is a level 3 felony
• 450 grams to 30 kilograms is a level 2 felony
• 30 kilos or more is a level 1 felony

The penalty ranges from the 10 months for a level 4 felony to 17 years for a level 1, plus a fine up to $500,000 for a level 1 or 2 offense.

If you had at least 450 grams of marijuana in your possession, you’ll be presumed to have been selling, unless you can show otherwise.

The level will be bumped up a level if the weed was sold or distributed on or within 1,000 feet of any school property.

Urine or hair drug testing methods in Kansas – You choose!

Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer’s needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing is becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody) in Kansas

Our local drug testing Kansas centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Kansas

We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

• Consortium Enrollment
• DOT Physicals
• Supervisor Training
• Employer Drug Policy Development
• MVR Reports
• Employee Training
• Background Checks
• FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Kansas

Are you an employer and want to become a drug free workplace?  Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies.  Businesses that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law.  Our Drug Testing Kansas locations are ready to serve your needs. Want to open a free employer account? Click Here to open your employer drug testing account today and save money!

What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Kansas?

• Enhanced Employee Performance
• Reduced Job-Related Accidents
• Reduced Employee Absenteeism
• Lower Workers Compensation Rates
• Improved Employee Moral
• Customer Satisfaction

On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Kansas

Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test?  If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business.  On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs.  On-site drug testing is available for pre-employment and random testing.  Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Kansas.

Drug Testing Locations in Kansas

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Kansas and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person’s work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Kansas have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Kansas specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

On the road or vacation? No worries! We can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.

Which drug testing panel is right for you?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel.  The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screening can be analyzed for drugs such as opiates, bath salts, synthetic cannabinoids and a wide range of prescription drugs.

Customized Drug Testing Kansas

Accredited Drug Testing in Kansas also provides customized drug testing for synthetic marijuana, Ketamine, spice, kratom, bath salts and various opioids including Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Vicodin, Percocet, and others. Prescription drugs can be screened including Adderall, Ritalin, and Suboxone with levels reflecting usage.

What is a drug test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law (such as cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin) and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

Why choose Accredited Drug Testing in Kansas?

Our staff is prepared to assist you with any questions you may have in a friendly and confidential manner and providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Kansas is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of employers and individuals who need any type of test.