Network Rail drug testing in London

Types of Network Rail drug and testing

Point of care urine drug screening is now an accepted method of testing for Network Rail.
 

The rationale behind this is to enable a bigger proportion of a workforce to be screened. However, screening devices must be manufactured by an MHRA certified supplier, providing an additional layer of confidence for the use of the immunoassay point of care method.

Although the point of screen method is a popular cost-effective choice, laboratory urine testing is still an option, and is also in place to confirm non-negative screen point of care results.

However, there is no change in the method of alcohol testing. Breath alcohol testing remains in place to be performed with all drug tests, using a fully calibrated and Home Office approved breathalyser.

We perform Network Rail drug and alcohol testing in London normally for the following reasons:

• Pre-sponsorship
• Random drug testing
• Periodic drug testing
• Follow-up drug testing
• For-cause, post incident/accident

In addition, Service Level Agreements are available for ongoing testing needs. This includes a 24/7 immediate response service to satisfy your own RISQS audit requirements. Call 0800 988 7107 for more information about this annual service.

Network Rail drug testing costs in London

The price of a Network Rail drug and alcohol test in London depends on several factors. First, urine point of care drug screening is a more cost-effective option than laboratory drug testing. Second, the price also depends on the number of individuals to be screened at an appointment and the location.

For example, the cost for a single individual at a clinic location in central London is £130 + VAT for the Network Rail urine point of care drug screen. While the laboratory drug test at the same location for 1 person is £150 + VAT. However, testing multiple individuals at the same appointment, either on-site or at a clinic can significantly reduce the price. This can be as low as £50 + VAT per person for the point of care method.

Call and speak to our team for the latest Network Rail drug testing prices and competitive quotes.

What drugs are tested for Network Rail?

As required for Network Rail standards, the following drug groups are screened for in both the point of care and laboratory methods:

• Amphetamines
• Benzodiazepines
• Cannabis
• Cocaine
• Methadone
• Opiates
• MDMA (Ecstasy)
• Tramadol
• Ketamine

A breath alcohol test is performed to detect levels of alcohol. The cut-off level is expressed and levels above 13 Micrograms of alcohol per one hundred millilitres of breath, or 13μg/100ml.
 

How to book a Network Rail drug test in London

To book a Network Rail drug test in London, please call 0800 988 7107. You will be put through to a Clinical Account Manager who will determine your needs and guide you through the testing process and answer any technical questions you may have.