Postal Tests

Discreet home testing across the UK

Postal Drug and Alcohol Tests

Order online, collect privately and return your sample for laboratory analysis.

Tracked delivery and prepaid return packaging are included.

Choose Your Home Test
Available tests Three home-testing options
Samples Urine or finger-prick blood
Kit delivery Royal Mail Tracked 24
Results Securely delivered by email

Choose Your Postal Test

Select the sample and assessment period matching your purpose.

Home urine testing

Home Urine Drug Test

Laboratory screening for six commonly tested drug groups.

  • Home-collected urine sample
  • Six drug groups
  • Negative results usually within two working days
View the home urine drug test

Alcohol marker

Home CDT Blood Test

Assess sustained heavy alcohol use over approximately two to three weeks.

  • Finger-prick blood sample
  • Approximately 2–3 week assessment period
  • Results within five working days
View the home CDT test

Direct alcohol marker

Home PEth Blood Test

Assess alcohol exposure over approximately the previous three to four weeks.

  • Finger-prick blood sample
  • Approximately 3–4 week assessment period
  • Results within five to seven working days
View the home PEth test

How Postal Testing Works

Complete each step carefully to protect your sample.

1

Choose and order

Select your test and enter accurate client details.

2

Receive your kit

Your collection pack arrives using tracked UK delivery.

3

Collect and return

Follow the instructions and use the prepaid envelope.

4

Receive results

Your doctor-reviewed report is sent securely by email.

What Your Home Test Kit Includes

Contents vary according to the chosen sample type.

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Collection equipment

Your pack contains suitable materials for the ordered test.

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Clear instructions

Follow every step before collecting and packaging your sample.

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Prepaid return packaging

Use the supplied envelope for laboratory return.

Compare the Home Testing Options

Turnaround begins after receiving a usable laboratory sample.

Test Sample What it assesses Laboratory turnaround
Urine drug test Urine Six drug groups Negative results usually within two working days
CDT Finger-prick blood Sustained heavy alcohol use over approximately 2–3 weeks Within five working days
PEth Finger-prick blood Alcohol exposure over approximately 3–4 weeks Within five to seven working days

Before Collecting Your Sample

01

Check your details

Confirm the client's name, birth date and delivery address.

02

Read everything first

Review every collection and packaging instruction before starting.

03

Include the form

Missing laboratory forms can prevent sample processing.

Delivery and Results

Kits use Royal Mail Tracked 24 during weekday processing hours.

Return your sample promptly using the provided packaging.

Turnaround starts after receiving a suitable, correctly labelled sample.

Delivery times remain separate from laboratory turnaround estimates.

Why Choose Drug Test London?

Discreet home collection

Collect privately without travelling to Central London.

Accredited laboratory testing

Samples are analysed by UKAS-accredited The Doctors Laboratory.

Doctor-reviewed reports

Reports are reviewed before secure email delivery.

Postal Test Questions

Which samples can I collect at home?

Available kits use either urine or finger-prick blood.

Is return postage included?

Yes. Use the prepaid return packaging supplied.

Can I use a home test for court?

Confirm requirements first. Home collection cannot verify donor identity.

When does the turnaround time begin?

It begins after the laboratory receives a usable sample.

What happens if I omit the laboratory form?

The laboratory may not identify or process your test.

How will I receive my results?

Your doctor-reviewed report is sent securely by email.

Can I attend Patient Reception instead?

Yes. Choose the corresponding clinic test when preferred.

Choose Your Home Test

Compare the available products below before selecting your postal test.

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Home CDT Blood Test UK | Alcohol Misuse
Home test kit package

Home CDT Blood Test UK | Alcohol Misuse

£109
Home PEth Blood Test for Alcohol | Long-Term Use
Finger prick blood test

Home PEth Blood Test for Alcohol | Long-Term Use

£127
Home Urine Drug Test Kit UK
Home Urine Drug Test Kit UK

Home Urine Drug Test Kit UK

£103