Local Drug Testing Centers in Altoona, PA

Local Drug Testing Centers in Altoona PA

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Smart Drug Testing in Altoona PA provides drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing at our drug testing locations in Altoona PA and the surrounding area. Drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers and individuals needing a test. Same day service is available and most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.

   

To schedule any type of drug test at our Altoona locations, call our scheduling department at (800) 977-8664. You can also schedule your drug test online utilizing our express scheduling registration by selecting your test and completing the Donor Information/Registration Section. You must register for the test prior to proceeding to the testing center.

The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest alcohol drug testing center  which performs the type of test you have selected.  A donor pass/registration form with the local testing center address, hours of operation and instructions will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take this form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment is necessary in most cases. However, you must complete the donor information section and pay for the test at the time of registration.

Urine or hair testing methods - you choose!

Smart Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customers needs. With a 1 to 5 day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing is becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of up to 90 days and even longer in certain cases.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing (DOT 49 CFR, Part 40 Requirements)

Smart Drug Testing provides DOT drug testing and DOT breath alcohol testing at our locations in Altoona PA which complies with all requirements of DOT 49 CFR Part 40.Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and the process to schedule a DOT drug test or DOT breath alcohol test is FAST AND EASY. Our staff is trained and certified in DOT drug testing procedures and chain of custody requirements. All DOT drug tests are analyzed by a SAMSHA certified laboratory and reviewed by our Medical Review Officer on staff.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks

We also provide drug-free workplace programs to DOT regulated industries such as:

Introduction to Altoona

Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the principal city of the Altoona Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The population was 46,320 at the time of the 2010 Census, making it the eleventh most populous city in Pennsylvania. The Altoona MSA includes all of Blair County and was recorded as having a population of 127,089 at the 2010 Census, around 100,000 of whom live within a 5-mile (8.0 km) radius of the Altoona city center according to U.S. Census ZIP Code population data. This includes the adjacent boroughs of Hollidaysburg and Duncansville, adjacent townships of Logan, Allegheny, Blair, Frankstown, Antis, and Tyrone, as well as nearby boroughs of Bellwood and Newry.

Having grown around the railroad industry, the city is currently working to recover from industrial decline and urban decentralization experienced in recent decades. The city is home to the Altoona Curve baseball team of the Double A Eastern League, which is the affiliate of the Major League Baseball team Pittsburgh Pirates. The 90-year-old Altoona Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestra Teresa Cheung (since 2007) has been calling Altoona home since 1928. Prominent landmarks include the Horseshoe Curve, the Railroaders Memorial Museum, the Juniata Shops of the Altoona Works, the Mishler Theatre, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, and the Jaffa Shrine Center.

Altoona was founded by the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) in 1849 as the site for a shop and maintenance complex. Altoona was incorporated as a borough on February 6, 1854, and as a city under legislation approved on April 3, 1867, and February 8, 1868.

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our local Altoona Pennsylvania drug testing centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

On the Road or on Vacation? No Problem!

Smart Drug Testing has over 20,000 drug and alcohol testing locations nationwide, call us today to schedule a test in any state or city.

Child/Family/Personal Drug Testing

Smart Drug Testing offers convenient, cost effective and confidential options for parents, family members or anyone needing to take a drug or alcohol test for personal reasons.  The process is simple, call us at 800-977-8664 and speak with one of our customer service specialists to determine which testing option may be best for you.  Or you may also register online to purchase your test.

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing

Smart Drug Testing specializes in providing cost effective and comprehensive Drug Free Workplace Programs which include: pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. As well as drug policy development, employee training and awareness signage and on-going consultation to ensure that a company is a drug free workplace. Many states offer discounts on workers compensation insurance premiums when a business is qualified as a drug free workplace.

What is a Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers  prohibited by law (such as cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin) and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist.

A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use. pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Drug test screening groups commonly used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug test, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screening can be analyzed for drugs such as opiates, bath salts, synthetic cannabinoids and a wide range of prescription drugs.

Smart Drug Testing also provides customized drug testing for synthetic marijuana,  Ketamine, spice, kratom, bath salts and various opioids including Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Vicodin, Percocet, and others. Prescription drugs can be screened including Adderall, Ritalin, and Suboxone with levels reflecting usage.

Providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Altoona PA, is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of our clients.

Drug Testing Locations in Altoona PA

300 E PLANK RD

300 E PLANK RD
Altoona, PA 16602
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200 N 4TH AVE

200 N 4TH AVE
Altoona, PA 16601
Categories: Altoona PA

208 FRANKSTOWN RD

208 FRANKSTOWN RD
Altoona, PA 16602
Categories: Altoona PA

2005 VALLEY VIEW BLVD

2005 VALLEY VIEW BLVD
Altoona, PA 16602
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2500 7TH AVE

2500 7TH AVE
Altoona, PA 16602
Categories: Altoona PA

615 HOWARD AVE 1ST FL

615 HOWARD AVE 1ST FL
Altoona, PA 16601
Categories: Altoona PA

300 E PLANK RD

300 E PLANK RD
Altoona, PA 16602
Categories: Altoona PA

2005 VALLEY VIEW BLVD

2005 VALLEY VIEW BLVD
Altoona, PA 16602
Categories: Altoona PA

1600 VALLEY VIEW BLVD

1600 VALLEY VIEW BLVD
Altoona, PA 16602
Categories: Altoona PA

620 HOWARD AVE

620 HOWARD AVE
Altoona, PA 16601
Categories: Altoona PA

200 N 4TH AVE

200 N 4TH AVE
Altoona, PA 16601
Categories: Altoona PA

208 FRANKSTOWN RD

208 FRANKSTOWN RD
Altoona, PA 16602
Categories: Altoona PA

1600 VALLEY VIEW BLVD

1600 VALLEY VIEW BLVD
Altoona, PA 16602
Categories: Altoona PA

620 HOWARD AVE

620 HOWARD AVE
Altoona, PA 16601
Categories: Altoona PA

2500 7TH AVE

2500 7TH AVE
Altoona, PA 16602
Categories: Altoona PA

1516 9TH AVE

1516 9TH AVE
Altoona, PA 16602
Categories: Altoona PA

1516 9TH AVE

1516 9TH AVE
Altoona, PA 16602
Categories: Altoona PA

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Local Drug Testing Centers Locations near Altoona, Pennsylvania