Alcohol and Drug Screening

From September 1^st 2023

We have kept our costs as low as possible without an increase since 2019. However, due to increased costs from our suppliers and service providers we are in the unfortunate position whereby we have had to review our pricing structure for Alcohol and Drug Screening.

From 1^st September 2023 the following costs will apply.

Customer with a PRB Service Level Agreement in place:

Standard Back to Lab test – £81.25
Point of Care Test (POCT) – £91.25
On site Callout – £350 (includes one free of charge Back to Lab test)
Further sample analysis determined by Lab – £40.00
Medical Review Officer (MRO) review (when required) – £115.00

Customers without a PRB Service Level Agreement

Standard Back to Lab test – £102.00
Point of Care Test (POCT) – £112.00
On site Callout – £400.00 (includes one free of charge Back to Lab test)
Further sample analysis determined by Lab – £40.00
Medical Review Officer (MRO) review (when required) – £115.00

All costs are subject to VAT at applicable rates

Fill out an A&D Screening Form to book a screening

PRB offer a comprehensive alcohol and drug testing service at your workplace or at our head office in East Sussex. The tests will be carried out by our trained and certified staff in a friendly environment. We have teamed up with Matrix laboratories, who are leading the way in testing for so called legal highs or New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) with innovative onsite screening kits and laboratory-based testing services. We will be able to issue the reports of the test from 24 hours after the samples have been received by Matrix.

The Matrix laboratory utilises the latest immunoassay and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry-mass spectrometry (LCMSMS) technology amongst other sophisticated analysis techniques. These methods detect a wide range of compounds, as per the Network Rail Standards which include: Amphetamines, Cannabis, MDMA (Ecstasy), Opiates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Methadone, Ketamine & Tramadol.

Drug and Alcohol Policy Development

If your business is looking to introduce a policy we can support any industry in the development of a clear, concise and legally enforceable Drug & Alcohol Policy. This can be integrated in a company management system and introduced as mandatory compliance within the business. Since the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic alcohol and drug consumption has increased. As many as 27% of people surveyed last year by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), said they had increased their alcohol consumption due to the pandemic (CIPD, 2020a). Implementing an effective Drug and Alcohol Policy will allow your business to implement its rules and expectations regarding the use of Alcohol and Drugs in the workplace.

Here at PRB Consulting we help your business effectively develop and implement an effective Drug and Alcohol Policy within your business.

Transportation, Aviation, Emergency Services, HGV, LGV & Fleet Operators, Taxi Firms.

Many UK industries undertake drug and alcohol screening of their employees in line with their Drug & Alcohol Policy. To assist in implementing a program of testing here at PRB Consulting we offer services that match the needs of your business.

Working with you we can develop a programme of unannounced testing to meet your policy expectations. Our approved competent collection officers can visit your place of business to carry out testing of your staff for a range of testing reasons including:

Pre-employment,

Pre-sponsorship,

Post incident,

For Cause, and

Unannounced (Random).

All screening is undertaken ensuring that the full chain-of-custody is maintained throughout the process, with results usually returned within 24-48 hours.