Urine Drug Testing

Urine drug testing allows for a longer window of detection of drug use than Oral Fluid drug testing.  Urine drug testing is well established, with the first Australian Standard being released back in 1995.

Urine testing is extremely popular for pre-employment testing and is also used in health care centres and heavy industry such as mining.

Unfortunately, urine testing does have several downsides including the need for bathroom facilities, the risk of sample adulteration (as collection is not observed) and the fact that someone who has recently smoked cannabis for example may test negative on a urine drug test shortly after as it has not reached their urinary tract yet.

How we conduct urine drug testing

1

Identification

Donor provide identification and information is recorded.
2

Consent

Donor reads consent information and signature is provided if agreeable.
3

Sample

Donor provides sample as per AS/NZS 4308 requirements.
4

Temperature

Accredited Collector reads temperature and initiates the testing process.
5

Adulterants

Sample is checked by Accredited Collector for adulterants.
6

Onsite Results

Results are read at specified time frame and recorded in permanent record system.
7

If Required

Should the onsite result be not-negative, samples are prepared and additional paperwork completed for transport to laboratory.

Ensure verified devices are being used for your urine drug testing!

It is important that devices used for Onsite Urine Drug Testing have been Verified for performance to the required cut-off levels as per Appendix B of Australian Standard AS 4308-2008.

Appendix B covers Amphetamine type substances (Amphetamines and Methamphetamines), Benzodiazepines, Cannabis metabolites, Cocaine metabolites and Opiates. It does not cover synthetic drugs which can also be detected in urine samples.

  • Urine Sample Collection
  • Results
  • Temperature
  • Adulterants

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Urine Drug Testing FAQ’s

Are Relevant's drug testing technicians appropriately qualified under AS/NZS 4308:2008?

Yes, all of Relevant’s Accredited Technician’s are appropriately qualified as “Collectors” as required under AS/NZS 4308:2008.

I heard AS/NZS 4308:2008 is currently under review, is this correct?

Yes, Standards Australia are currently reviewing AS/NZS 4308:2008.

Please check out our News page for any updates on the urine drug testing standard.

What are the onsite screening cut-off levels in AS/NZS 4308:2008?

The onsite screening cut-off levels in AS/NZS 4308:2008 are listed in Table 1 and are as follows:

Class of drug *Cut-off level, μg/L
Amphetamine type substances300
Benzodiazepines200
Cannabis metabolites50
Cocaine metabolites300
Opiates300

* For drugs that may be optionally tested within each class, the specified cut-off levels may not apply and other methodologies may be more appropriate.

What are the laboratory cut-off levels in AS/NZS 4308:2008?

The confirmation cut-off levels in AS/NZS 4308:2008 are listed in Table 2 and are as follows:

CompoundCut-off level, μg/L
Codeine
Morphine
6-Acetylmorphine*		300
300
10
Amphetamine
Methylamphetamine
Methylenedioxymethylamphetamine
Methylenedioxyamphetamine

Benzylpiperazine*
Phentermine*
Ephedrine*
Pseudoephedrine*		150
150
150
150

500
500
500
500
11-nor-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid15
Benzoylecgonine
Ecgonine methyl ester		150
150
Diazepam
Nordiazepam
Oxazepam
Temazepam
α-hydroxy-alprazolam
7-amino-clonazepam
7-amino-flunitrazepam
7-amino-nitrazepam		200
200
200
200
100
100
100
100

* These drugs may be optionally tested within each class and the specified cut-off levels shall apply.

Where can I buy a copy of AS/NZS 4308:2008?

Australian / New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4308:2008 is available for purchase directly from SAI Global via the following link.

Note: This will direct you off our website and to the SAI Global website.

View AS/NZS 4308:2008 on SAI Global website

Is your drug testing performed by franchisees or contractors?

To ensure our strict standards of quality and NATA accreditation is maintained, all drug testing personnel are direct employees of Relevant Drug Testing Solutions.

No franchisees, agents or contractors here – you’ll always be dealing direct!