Completion of 160 non-invasive drug tests in less than 90 minutes demonstrates a level of speed and efficiency beyond the limits of traditional testing approaches
The Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System was recently used to successfully complete a high-volume of workplace drug testing for Barcaldine Regional Council in remote Queensland, Australia. In less than 90 minutes, more than 160 employees, representing 100% of the workforce, were tested and cleared as fit for duty before the start of the workday using the non-invasive drug testing solution. The speed and efficiency of the operation ensured minimal disruption to business operations.
“The level of speed and efficiency we have shown here simply isn’t possible with traditional testing methods,” said Doug Heath, Global Vice President of Sales. “If the Council had relied on urine or saliva testing, the process would likely have disrupted operations for over a day. Traditional testing requires private facilities, supervised collection, and nil-by-mouth waiting periods for saliva testing. If urine testing, delays caused by ‘shy bladder’ procedures can extend the process by up to three hours per donor, requiring restricted water intake, constant monitoring, and multiple collection attempts to achieve a valid sample. With confirmation and chain-of-custody requirements, these methods could have extended testing across multiple shifts.”
The Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System allowed for delivery of a comprehensive on-site collect-and-test service, demonstrating capability to deliver testing anywhere, anytime, including in remote locations. The speed and non-invasive nature of the drug testing solution enabled testing to be completed before 8:00 a.m., well ahead of the full day allocated, allowing Council staff to resume work immediately. The Council expressed satisfaction with the confirmation rate of non-negative results, validating the System’s high level of accuracy.
“The testing process was handled professionally from start to finish,” said Adele Bintley, Manager of People, Culture and Organizational Performance at Barcaldine Regional Council. “We were impressed by how quickly testing was completed and how seamlessly the entire process was coordinated. It’s an excellent solution for remote councils like ours.”
Following the initial test, Council personnel were trained to conduct random testing in-house, with plans for complete workforce tests to continue through the Company’s on-site testing model. This deployment has opened a new market for the Company, showing that a fully managed, on-location service is viable and valuable in regional settings.
“The ability to test an entire workforce in such a short window and still achieve high levels of accuracy is a key benefit of our non-invasive drug testing system,” continued Doug Heath, Global Vice President of Sales. “It supports safer workplaces without compromising productivity, particularly in regional and remote areas where traditional methods can be logistically and operationally challenging.”
