KINNECT offer multiple types of Drug and Alcohol Screening, one of which is commonly referred to as a Lab DAS (or Laboratory Drug and Alcohol Screening). This type of screening involves packing the urine sample obtained in clinic and sending it straight to the laboratory for screening, rather than testing it instantly in a Drug Cup.
Lab DAS' are used to screen the specific compounds in a urine drug and alcohol testing sample and gives a report of not only the substances found in the sample, but the level they are recorded at too.
What’s the difference between an Instant and Lab DAS?
Instant DAS
An instant drug and alcohol screen tells us whether any compound in a class of drug (for example, any kind of opiate or any kind of amphetamine) is present in a sample.
An instant DAS shows as 'negative' or 'non-negative' regardless of how much of a compound is detected.
An instant drug and alcohol screen cannot determine if an identified drug class is consistent with declared medication.
Lab DAS
A lab drug and alcohol screen also tells whether any compound in a class of drug (for example, any kind of opiate or any kind of amphetamine) is present in a sample.
The lab can also test how much of the compound is in the sample, to see if it exceeds the level set by Australian regulations as a ‘positive’ result.
How long do Lab DAS' take?
Lab DAS screenings can take 24-48 hours from when the sample reaches the lab.
If the clinic where the sample was taken is in a remote location, it may take longer for the sample to reach the lab, as it may need to be sent interstate.