6 Simple Steps
Drug and alcohol screening is an important part of many employment, compliance, safety, and personal accountability programs. For employers and individuals in Columbus, Ohio, understanding the screening process can help ensure that testing is completed accurately, efficiently, and with the proper documentation.
Natural Service – HT Care Group provides drug and alcohol screening services designed to make the process straightforward for requesting companies and individuals. From the initial consultation through invoicing, our team helps coordinate the necessary steps for a smooth drug or alcohol screening experience.
Below are the six steps involved in the drug screening process in Columbus, Ohio.
1. Initial Call and Needs Assessment
The drug screening process begins with an initial call to Natural Service – HT Care Group.
During this call, we discuss your specific testing needs and determine what type of drug or alcohol screening is being requested. The requirements can vary depending on whether the screening is being conducted for employment, a workplace requirement, an individual request, or another purpose.
Our team will gather the necessary information from the requesting company or individual and help identify what is needed to move forward with the screening.
This initial needs assessment helps ensure that the appropriate testing arrangements are made before the individual arrives for their appointment.
2. Scheduling the Drug or Alcohol Screening
Once the testing requirements have been established, the next step is to schedule the drug or alcohol screening.
Natural Service – HT Care Group works with the requesting company or individual to establish an appropriate date and time for the screening. Scheduling in advance helps ensure that the individual knows when and where to report for testing and that the necessary arrangements are in place.
For individuals and companies located throughout the Columbus area, we can coordinate testing at our designated screening site.
We also offer mobile drug and alcohol screening services in Columbus and surrounding communities. Mobile services can provide additional convenience for businesses and organizations that need testing performed at their location. A travel surcharge may apply for mobile services.
3. Arriving for the Drug or Alcohol Screening
On the scheduled date, the individual being tested must arrive at the designated testing location prepared to complete the drug or alcohol screening.
The individual should bring a valid photo ID for identification and verification purposes.
Depending on the requirements established by the requesting company or individual, the person being tested may also be required to arrive with an escort. If an escort is required, that requirement should be communicated before the appointment so the appropriate arrangements can be made.
Having the necessary identification and any required escort helps prevent unnecessary delays during the screening process.
4. Providing the Order Number and Confirming the Laboratory Account
Before testing can be completed, the requesting company or individual must provide the appropriate Order Number associated with the requested drug or alcohol screening.
It is also important to ensure that the requesting company or individual has an established account with the appropriate laboratory when required.
Depending on the testing arrangement, laboratories may include providers such as:
- Quest Diagnostics
- Concentra
- Labcorp
The laboratory account and order information are important components of coordinating the screening and ensuring that the test is processed through the appropriate laboratory.
Natural Service – HT Care Group can help identify the information needed from the requesting party so that the screening process can proceed as efficiently as possible.
5. Ensuring All Chain-of-Custody Documentation Is Complete
Proper documentation is an essential part of the drug screening process.
The requesting company or individual is responsible for ensuring that all required chain-of-custody documentation, forms, and paperwork are available and properly completed when required.
Chain-of-custody documentation helps establish a documented record of the specimen collection and handling process. Depending on the type of screening being performed and the laboratory requirements, specific forms or paperwork may be necessary.
Having the correct documentation available before the appointment can help reduce delays and prevent the need to reschedule a screening.
Natural Service – HT Care Group works to ensure that the required information and paperwork are addressed as part of the screening process.
6. Invoice Sent Within 10 Days After the Scheduled Drug Screen
After the scheduled drug or alcohol screening has been completed, Natural Service – HT Care Group will send an invoice to the requesting company or individual.
The invoice is generally sent within 10 days after the scheduled drug screen in Columbus, Ohio.
This final step completes the administrative portion of the screening process and provides the requesting party with documentation of the services provided and the applicable charges.
Drug and Alcohol Screening in Columbus, Ohio
For employers, organizations, and individuals, having a clear and organized drug screening process can make testing easier to coordinate.
Natural Service – HT Care Group provides drug and alcohol screening coordination in Columbus, Ohio, with services designed around the needs of the requesting company or individual.
Our process focuses on:
- Clear communication from the initial call
- Convenient scheduling
- Proper identification and screening procedures
- Laboratory order coordination
- Chain-of-custody documentation
- Straightforward post-screening invoicing
For businesses that need greater convenience, mobile drug and alcohol screening may also be available throughout Columbus and surrounding communities, including Westerville, Gahanna, New Albany, Blacklick, Whitehall, Pataskala, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Dublin, and Clintonville. Mobile services are subject to an additional travel surcharge.
Contact Natural Service – HT Care Group
If your company or organization needs drug or alcohol screening in Columbus, Ohio, Natural Service – HT Care Group can help you understand the process and coordinate the necessary steps.
Whether you need an individual screening or are arranging testing for employees, our goal is to make the process organized, convenient, and easy to understand.
Natural Service – HT Care Group
Drug & Alcohol Screening Services
Columbus, Ohio