Schedule a Drug Test in South Carolina
How to Schedule a Drug Test in South Carolina
Scheduling a drug, hair, alcohol or any testing service at any of our South Carolina testing facilities is simple and easy. Call (800) 977-8664 or you may schedule a test online 24/7 by clicking the ‘Order a Test’ button and receive your donor pass/registration form with the testing center address and instructions via email.
We Have Drug, Hair and Alcohol Testing Centers in all cities in South Carolina. (Call for additional drug testing locations)
Please be aware that our South Carolina drug testing centers do not accept any form of payment and require a test registration/ donor pass to administer a drug, alcohol, or any other type of test. You must call (800) 977-8664 to register for a test or you may register online, no appointment is needed, but a test registration form is required. Your zip code will be used to find our closet drug testing center to perform the drug or alcohol test which is needed.
About the State of South Carolina
South Carolina, also known as the Palmetto State because of their state tree, the sabal palmetto, is a state located in the Southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by both North Carolina and Georgia. Contrary to popular belief, South Carolina is actually one of the nation’s leaders in producing peaches. South Carolina produces over thirty varieties of peaches and has been in the peach industry since the 1860’s.
Aside from the delicious fruit they produce, South Carolina is also known for some of the most popular tourist destinations including the Grand Strand and Myrtle Beach. As of 2015, officials state that tourism in South Carolina was worth over $20 billion, which was a 6.1 percent increase from 2014. This means that one out of every 10 jobs were supported by tourism which generates the industry $1.5 billion in state and local tax revenues, according to upstatebusinessjournal.com.
State of South Carolina Drug Testing News
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2017 South Carolina had approximately 749 overdose deaths involving opioids. This is an alarming rate of 15.5 deaths per 100,000 persons, which is just over the national rate of 14.6 deaths per 100,000 persons. Like many other states, South Carolina is seeing a high increase in overdoses that involve the synthetic opioid fentanyl. Not to mention, heroin has also increased rapidly from 46 deaths in 2012 to 404 deaths in 2017.
In 2015, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) funded a five-year grant of #3.2 million to South Carolina Overdose Prevention Project to reduce the state’s overall number of deaths that relate to opioid use and misuse, according to the Department of Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Services.
Drug Testing Locations in South Carolina
Smart Drug Testing has drug and alcohol testing locations throughout the State of South Carolina including Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Rock Hill, Summerville, Goose Creek, Sumter, Hilton Head Island, Florence, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, Aiken, Greer, Hartsville, Anderson, Conway, Kingtree, Bluffton and other municipalities.
Marijuana Laws in The State of South Carolina
In the State of South Carolina it is currently illegal to possess or consume marijuana for personal or recreational use. South Carolina currently requires the following penalties. If an individual is found with 1 oz or less (first offense) the would be subject to a misdemeanor which carries 30 days in jail and a max fine of $200. Each subsequent offense will carry a minimum 1 year sentence and a max fine of $2000.
The State of South Carolina currently has medical marijuana with regards to CBD- specific marijuana Law. South Carolina currently recognizes the follwing qualifying medical conditions under the CBD specific law:
- Dravet Syndrome
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Refractory epilepsy
South Carolina further regulates the CBD to contain no more than 15% of cannabidiol and no more that nine-tenths of 1% or less of THC.
Smart Drug Testing, LLC is South Carolina’s leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health and DNA testing with testing centers in all cities nationwide and most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.
Drug and alcohol testing services in South Carolina are provided for employers and individuals for various reasons including employment related testing such as pre-employment, random selection, post accident and reasonable suspicion. We also provide US DOT drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Part 40, court ordered, probation, school and personal/family testing.
Our South Carolina drug testing services are delivered with the highest commitment to customer satisfaction and we are dedicated to providing convenient, cost effective and confidential drug and alcohol testing services with one of the fastest results reporting methods available in the industry. Regardless if you are an individual ordering one test or an employer scheduling 100 tests, our commitment to providing outstanding customer service is the same. We also only use certified laboratories and all test results are verified by our Medical Review Officers (MRO).
On the road or on vacation? No worries. Smart Drug Testing, LLC has over 10,000 Drug and alcohol testing centers available in all cities and we can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!
FAQ's About Drug Testing in South Carolina
Drug detection factors
The length of time that a drug is detectable in the system depends on a variety of factors, including:
- the type of test
- dose
- tolerance
- potency
- metabolism
- the existence of medical conditions
Drug detection times
Please use these figures as a guide only:
- Alcohol: 3-5 days in urine, 10-12 hours in blood
- Amphetamines: 1-3 days in urine and around 12 hours in blood
- Barbiturates: 2-4 days in urine and 1-2 days in blood
- Benzodiazepines: 3-6 weeks in urine and 2-3 days in blood
- Cannabis: 7-30 days in urine and up to 2 weeks in blood
- Cocaine: 3-4 days in urine and 1-2 days in blood
- Codeine: 1 day in urine and up to 12 hours in blood
- Heroin: 3-4 days in urine and up to 12 hours in blood
- LSD: 1-3 days in urine and up to 2-3 hours in blood
- MDMA (ecstasy): 3-4 days in urine and 1-2 days in blood
- Methamphetamine (crystal meth): 3-6 days in urine and 24 – 72 hours in blood
- Methadone: 3-4 days in urine and 24-36 hours in blood
- Morphine: 2-3 days in urine and 6-8 hours in blood
Drug detection in hair
Drugs or their metabolites may be detectable in hair. Hair grows at a rate of approximately 1cm per month so depending on the length of hair it may be possible to determine drug use over recent months.
A urine drug test, also known as a urine drug screen or a UDS, is a painless test. It analyzes your urine for the presence of certain illegal drugs and prescription medications. The urine drug test usually screens for:
- amphetamines
- methamphetamines
- benzodiazepines
- barbiturates
- marijuana
- cocaine
- PCP
- methadone
- opioids (narcotics)
Alcohol can also be included in screening tests, but it’s usually detected through breath tests rather than urine screens.
A urine drug test can help a doctor detect potential substance abuse problems. After a drug test identifies drugs you may be misusing, doctors can help you start a treatment plan. Taking urine drug tests throughout substance abuse treatment helps to ensure that the plan is working and that you’re no longer taking drugs.
Cannabis: 7-30 days in urine and up to 2 weeks in blood.
Cocaine: 3-4 days in urine and 1-2 days in blood.
Codeine: 1 day in urine and up to 12 hours in blood.
Heroin:3-4 days in urine and up to 12 hours in blood.
It is broken down and excreted through your urine, making it detectable with urine drug testing for up to five days. Hair drug testing timelines have windows of up to 90 days.
Negative results are usually received within 24 hours; however, a positive screen will require further testing that may take a few days up to one week. If the initial screen is negative, a medical review officer (MRO) will typically contact the employer with the results.
If your urine is being tested only for a urinalysis, you can eat and drink normally before the test. If you‘re having other tests at the same time, you may need to fast for a certain amount of time before the test.