Workplace and Pre-Employment Drug Test Cups

Instant urine drug test cups let employers screen applicants and employees on site, with a preliminary result in about 5 minutes instead of days. Drug Tests Direct supplies businesses, staffing agencies and HR teams with CLIA waived and multi-panel cups at bulk prices.

Common workplace testing programs

  • Pre-employment: screen candidates before a start date and keep hiring moving.
  • Random testing: unannounced tests for employees in safety-sensitive roles.
  • Post-accident: test promptly after a workplace incident.
  • Reasonable suspicion: test when a supervisor documents signs of impairment.
  • Return-to-duty and follow-up: test employees returning after a policy violation.

Which cup should an employer use?

A 10 or 12 panel cup covers what most employer policies require. CLIA waived cups are the usual choice for workplace programs, and a 12 panel with PCP is available if your policy requires it.

10 Panel CLIA Waived Cup

AMP · BAR · BZO · COC · MET · OPI · MTD · OXY · PCP · THC

Our most economical CLIA waived cup for pre-employment screening.

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12 Panel CLIA Waived Cup

AMP · BAR · BZO · BUP · COC · FYL · MDMA · MET · MTD · OPI · OXY · THC

Broader coverage in a CLIA waived cup, including MDMA and BUP.

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12 Panel CLIA Waived with PCP

AMP · BAR · BZO · BUP · COC · PCP · MET · MTD · MDMA · OPI · OXY · THC

For policies that include PCP in the standard screen.

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Instant tests and DOT regulations

Federally mandated DOT drug tests (for example, for commercial drivers) must be processed by a certified laboratory, so instant cups cannot be used for those tests. Instant cups are widely used for non-DOT pre-employment, random and post-accident programs. Check your state's workplace testing laws before starting a program.

Running tests on site

  • Use a written, consistently applied testing policy that employees acknowledge.
  • Check the cup's temperature strip within 4 minutes to help verify the sample.
  • Read results at 5 minutes and record them with the date and the collector's name.
  • Send any preliminary positive to a laboratory for confirmation before an employment decision.

Ordering for a house, program or company?

Volume pricing starts at 25 units and gets better at 50, 75 and 100. For standing orders or 500+ units, call (866) 407-2832 or email sales@drugtestsdirect.com for a quote.

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Frequently asked questions

Can instant drug tests be used for pre-employment screening?

Yes, for non-DOT programs in most states. Check your state's rules, and confirm any preliminary positive with a laboratory test.

What is the difference between a 10 and 12 panel test?

A 12 panel cup screens for more substances. Our 12 panel CLIA waived cup adds BUP, MDMA and FYL compared with the 10 panel.

Are your cups CLIA waived?

Our 10 panel and 12 panel CLIA waived cups, including the 12 panel with PCP, are CLIA waived. See each product page for details.

Do you offer volume pricing for staffing agencies?

Yes. Pricing drops at 25, 50, 75 and 100 cups, and larger or recurring orders are quoted directly.

Related guides

Instant urine tests give preliminary results. Confirm any preliminary positive with a laboratory test (such as GC/MS) before taking action. Always follow the package insert.