South Wales Driver Medicals

Drug Test

Comprehensive drug testing for employers and individuals, providing accurate and confidential results.

£40

10 minutes

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Our professional drug testing service provides accurate, confidential screening for various substances, supporting workplace safety, personal health monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Our comprehensive testing uses industry-standard methodologies ensuring reliable results while maintaining complete confidentiality for sensitive health information.

Drug testing serves multiple important purposes across various contexts including pre-employment screening, workplace safety monitoring, legal compliance verification, and personal health assessment. Our testing follows strict chain-of-custody protocols maintaining sample integrity while ensuring accurate substance detection and proper results interpretation.

Our professional service uses validated testing methods detecting various substances including cannabis, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, benzodiazepines, and prescription medication misuse. Results are interpreted by qualified healthcare professionals understanding both medical and workplace implications of findings while maintaining complete confidentiality.

What to bring to your Drug Test

  • Photo ID (driving licence or passport)
  • Your employer’s drug testing referral form (if provided)
  • Stay hydrated — you will need to provide a urine sample

How long does the Drug Test take?

A workplace drug test takes around 10–15 minutes. Results are available same-day for standard screening panels. If a confirmatory lab test is needed, results typically take 3–5 working days.

What happens at your Drug Test

  1. 1We verify your identity with photo ID
  2. 2You provide a urine sample in a private facility
  3. 3Chain of custody procedures are followed throughout
  4. 4The sample is screened using an approved testing panel
  5. 5Results are provided same-day (screening) or within 3–5 days (confirmatory lab test)
  6. 6A confidential report is issued to your employer if requested

Frequently Asked Questions about Drug Test

What substances does your drug test detect?
Our standard panel tests for cannabis, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, and benzodiazepines. Extended panels can include additional substances like methadone, barbiturates, and prescription medications upon request.
How long does drug testing take?
The sample collection process takes about 5 minutes. Basic results are typically available within 15-30 minutes for rapid tests, while laboratory confirmation may take 1-3 business days.
Is the drug testing process confidential?
Yes, all testing is conducted with complete confidentiality. Results are only shared with authorized individuals (typically the person being tested and/or their employer with proper consent).
Dr. Al-Hassan, GMC-registered medical director at South Wales Driver Medicals

Dr. Al-Hassan

Medical Director & DVLA-approved examiner

Dr. Al-Hassan is a GMC-registered doctor and the Medical Director of South Wales Driver Medicals. He has performed thousands of DVLA D4 medicals for HGV, PCV, LGV, and taxi drivers, and is known by his patients for being thorough, unhurried, and putting people at ease.

GMC #6487521 · Verify on the GMC register

What drivers say about our Drug Test

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Rich B. · Cardiff

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