Drug testing for employers, nationwide
VICTIG runs employment drug testing through a network of 10,000+ collection sites across the US. You order the test with your background check, applicants go to an approved site near them, and results come back to the same platform. Our team supports every order from start to finish.
- Test types: 5, 7, 9 and 10-panel drug screens, DOT panels and custom panels
- Specimens: urine, oral fluid (saliva), hair and breath alcohol
- Rapid tests: instant urine cups at clinics and collection sites, and oral swab tests you run on site
- Testing reasons: pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return-to-duty
- One platform: drug and background results are stored together in your secure VICTIG account
Want the quick version? See our drug testing for employers overview and download the one-page PDF.
How ordering works
- Set your rules. Tell us your panels, test reasons and approved collection sites. Applicants only see the options you approve.
- Place the order. Order the drug test with the background check in the VICTIG platform. You can also order through your ATS or HR platform, but ordering in VICTIG keeps our eScreen and i3 Screen integrations working as intended, so we usually recommend it.
- Send the donor pass. Within 1–3 business hours, the applicant gets a donor pass by email with a collection site near them. Applicants can also sign in through single sign-on and choose a site within your parameters. We suggest they call the site ahead to confirm it can see them.
- Collection and lab testing. The collection site collects the sample under chain of custody and ships it to a certified lab for testing.
- Medical review. A medical review officer (MRO) reviews every lab result before it’s released. For a positive result, the MRO calls the applicant up to three times over three business days and verifies any prescription that could explain it.
- Results. Results post to the applicant’s report in your VICTIG account, usually 3–5 business days after the lab receives the sample.
Choosing a drug test panel
The number in a panel’s name is how many drug classes it tests for. A 5-panel is the most common starting point; 7, 9 and 10-panel tests add more classes, often prescription drugs that are commonly misused.
The exact drugs vary from panel to panel. We have access to about 20 different 10-panel combinations alone, so we help you find an existing panel that matches your policy. If no existing panel fits, we can build a custom one, including fentanyl. Custom panels take extra setup, so we usually start by finding an existing panel that works. For more on choosing a provider, read our guide to employer drug screening providers.
DOT drug and alcohol testing
The Department of Transportation requires testing for safety-sensitive transportation jobs, including CDL drivers, aviation, rail, transit and pipeline workers. DOT tests follow 49 CFR Part 40, with a fixed panel, MRO review and strict chain-of-custody rules.
The DOT 5-panel tests for marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines (including MDMA and MDA), opioids (codeine, morphine, the heroin metabolite 6-AM, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone and oxymorphone) and PCP.
For DOT clients, VICTIG:
- sets you up on eScreen’s random testing tool, with either a stand-alone or a consortium pool
- helps you meet FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements (reporting violations stays with you, the employer)
- runs pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up tests
DOT drivers usually need motor vehicle record checks too.
What’s changing
- Fentanyl: DOT proposed adding fentanyl and norfentanyl to its panel in September 2025. As of October 2026 that’s still a proposal, not a final rule.
- Oral fluid: DOT approved oral fluid testing in 2023, but it can’t start until at least two HHS-certified oral fluid labs exist. A rule effective June 10, 2026 requires a directly observed urine collection when an oral fluid test is called for but not yet available.
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Urine, oral fluid, hair or breath
| Specimen | Detection window (typical) | How it’s collected |
|---|---|---|
| Urine (lab) | About 1–3 days for most drugs; longer for regular marijuana use | At a collection site, sent to a certified lab |
| Urine (rapid) | Same as lab urine | eScreen eCup+ instant cup at a clinic or collection site |
| Oral fluid (rapid) | About 1–2 days | Premier Biotech Oral Tox swab run on site by your own staff |
| Hair | Up to about 90 days | At a collection site, sent to a lab |
| Breath alcohol | Hours | Breath testing device |
Testing reasons we cover
Pre-employment
A test before the job starts, usually as a condition of the offer.
Random
Unannounced tests drawn from an employee pool.
Post-accident
After a workplace incident, to rule drug or alcohol use in or out.
Reasonable suspicion
When observed behavior or conduct raises a concern.
Return-to-duty
Before an employee returns after a violation, with follow-up testing afterward.
We also test for periodic medical exams, promotions, transfers and other reasons your policy calls for.
Drug testing laws and your policy
Most private employers aren’t required to drug test. The rules depend on who you are:
- Federal contractors and grantees must keep a drug-free workplace under the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
- Transportation employers must test safety-sensitive workers under DOT rules.
- State law governs everyone else. A growing number of states, including California, Minnesota, Montana, New York and Washington, protect lawful off-duty marijuana use. Some limit acting on tests that detect only non-psychoactive marijuana metabolites.
A written policy should say who gets tested, when, for what and what happens after a positive result. If a result leads you to deny a job, the FCRA’s adverse action steps apply. Check state rules with your counsel before changing your program.
Why employers choose VICTIG
10,000+ collection sites
Applicants test at an approved site near them, anywhere in the US.
Drug testing and background checks in one order
Results are stored together in your VICTIG account.
Certified labs and MRO review
Every lab-based result is reviewed by a medical review officer before release.
Fast, responsive service
A 1.8-day average background check turnaround and a 7-minute average email response.
PBSA accredited
With a 99.6% client retention rate.
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Bring your current policy or the test reasons you need to cover, and we’ll match you with the right panel.
FAQs
for Drug Screening Solutions
Can VICTIG run drug tests anywhere in the US?
Yes. VICTIG works through 10,000+ collection sites nationwide, and applicants go to an approved site near them.
What's the difference between a 5-panel and a 10-panel drug test?
A 10-panel tests for more drug classes than a 5-panel, usually adding prescription drugs that are commonly misused. The exact drugs vary by panel, so we help you pick one that matches your policy.
How long do drug test results take?
Most results are ready 3–5 business days after the lab receives the sample, whether the result is negative or non-negative. Rapid tests give a preliminary result on the spot.
Do you offer instant drug tests?
Yes. eScreen eCup+ instant urine cups can be collected at clinics and collection sites, and Premier Biotech Oral Tox swab tests can be run on site by your own staff.
Does a DOT drug test include fentanyl?
Not yet. DOT proposed adding fentanyl and norfentanyl in September 2025, but as of October 2026 the DOT panel doesn't include them. Non-DOT employers can add fentanyl with a custom panel.
Can I order a drug test with a background check?
Yes. You can add a drug test to a background check order, and both results are stored in your VICTIG account.
Do you help with DOT random testing?
Yes. We set DOT clients up on eScreen's random testing tool with either a stand-alone or a consortium pool.
Can employers still test for marijuana?
In most states, yes, but more states now protect lawful off-duty use or limit acting on certain test results. DOT still requires marijuana testing for safety-sensitive jobs. Check your state's rules with counsel before you set your policy.
What happens after a positive result?
A medical review officer reviews every lab result before it's released. For a positive result, the MRO calls the applicant up to three times over three business days and checks for a legitimate prescription. If you plan to deny a job based on the result, the FCRA's adverse action steps apply.
Can you build a custom drug panel?
Yes, including panels with fentanyl. Custom panels take extra setup, so we usually start by finding an existing panel that fits your needs.
