Oral Fluid Testing

Oral fluid testing uses saliva to confirm the presence of drugs. Oral fluid testing has a shorter ‘recent-use’ detection window than urine drug testing for popular drugs including cocaine and THC, meaning that it detects recent use, which is why this method of drug testing is preferred for post-incident and reasonable suspicion situations.

Benefits of Oral Fluid Testing

There's a lower chance of someone trying to ‘cheat the test’ because the person collecting the sample watches the entire process
No need for private restrooms or same gender collectors
Eliminates shy bladder issues
Unlike urine, oral fluid is less sensitive to dilution effects if a donor consumes a lot of water
Reduces time away from work
There are a wide variety of panels available
Legally defensible
Testing oral fluid can reveal more recent use of a substance, giving a closer look at someone's recent behavior. If an employer wants to test for a longer detection window, urine testing is best.