Test tubes in a rack with sample being taken from one of them

Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing for employers

Simple employee testing at our Central London Patient Reception

Arrange confidential drug and alcohol testing for one or multiple employees.

Employees attend 76 Wimpole Street after receiving their attendance confirmation.

✓ Multiple employees supported ✓ Confidential laboratory testing ✓ Doctor-reviewed results ✓ UKAS-accredited laboratory

Important: We do not provide testing at employer premises.

A practical employer service

Employee and Pre-Employment Drug Testing in London

Employers can order, pay, and provide separate details for every employee.

01

Pre-Employment Testing

Testing for selected candidates before employment begins.

02

Workplace-Required Testing

Laboratory testing for occupational or employer requirements.

03

For-Cause Testing

Testing following an incident or justified employer concern.

04

Chain-of-Custody Testing

Documented sample handling for formal testing requirements.

Straightforward group ordering

How Employee Drug Testing Works

1

Choose the correct test

Confirm the required sample, substances, and reporting standard.

2

Add one test per employee

Match the quantity with employees requiring that test.

3

Select employee testing

Choose the employee-testing option within your cart.

4

Enter employer details

Provide company, contact, reporting, reference, and testing-purpose information.

5

Enter every employee’s details

Complete one confidential client section for each employee.

6

Confirm consent

Confirm employer authority and required employee consent.

7

Pay securely online

Patient Reception cannot accept payment for these tests.

8

Await attendance instructions

We send instructions after reviewing the completed order.

9

Employees attend in London

Each employee brings an original passport or driving licence.

10

Receive confidential results

Results reach the authorised recipient provided during ordering.

Employees must not attend before receiving confirmation.

Turnaround times begin after successful sample collection.

Choose the appropriate test

Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing Options

Check any requesting organisation’s requirements before ordering.

COMBINED SCREENING

Urine Drug and Alcohol Test

Combined laboratory screening for drugs and recent alcohol exposure.

View Combined Test  →
LONGER-TERM ALCOHOL MARKERS

CDT and PEth Blood Tests

Blood markers supporting assessment over recent weeks.

Smaller groups

Book up to ten employees online

Select one test for each employee.

Choose employee testing within the cart.

Complete employer and employee details before checkout.

Choose employee tests  →

Larger groups

Contact us before booking larger programmes

We will confirm test selection, attendance, payment, and reporting arrangements.

Request an employer quote  →

Attendance location

Central London Patient Reception

The Doctors Laboratory
76 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9RT

Chain-of-custody appointments:
Monday–Friday: 9am–3pm

Other laboratory tests:
Monday–Friday: 7am–7pm
Saturday: 7am–1pm
Sunday walk-in: 8am–11am

Before attending

Important employee instructions

  • Wait for attendance confirmation before visiting Patient Reception.
  • Bring an original passport or driving licence.
  • Phone images and photocopies cannot confirm identity.
  • Chain-of-custody appointments are only available Monday–Friday, from 9am–3pm.
  • Other laboratory tests allow Sunday walk-ins from 8am–11am.

No onsite testing: Employees must attend Patient Reception.

Employer experience

Pre-Employment Testing for Norse Atlantic Airways

See how we supported time-sensitive testing for an international airline.

Read the employer case study  →

Employer Responsibilities

Employers remain responsible for lawful, fair, and proportionate testing policies.

Workers should understand the testing purpose and intended result use.

Obtain appropriate consent and employment advice before arranging testing.

Common questions

Employee Testing FAQs

Do you test employees at their workplace?

No. Every employee attends our Central London Patient Reception.

Can one employer book several employees?

Yes. Select employee testing and enter every employee separately.

What happens after ordering?

We review the order and send attendance instructions.
Employers then share those instructions with every employee.

Do employees need appointments?

Chain-of-custody testing requires an appointment.
Appointment times: Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm.
Other tests: Sunday walk-ins are available from 8am–11am.

Which identification is accepted?

Employees must bring an original passport or driving licence.

Who receives the results?

Results reach the authorised recipient entered during ordering.
Other contacts require appropriate authorisation before receiving results.

Which test should an employer order?

Requirements vary. Confirm the requested substances and chain-of-custody standard first.

Ready to Arrange Employee Testing?

Choose tests online or discuss larger employee groups with our team.

Employer testing enquiries

Request an Employer Testing Quote

Tell us what your organisation needs. We will recommend a suitable testing pathway.

Please provide employer details only. Do not include employee medical information.

Appointments are available Monday–Friday, from 9am–3pm.

Patient Reception

76 Wimpole Street, London.

W1G 9RT.

Monday-Friday: 7AM - 7PM

Saturday: 7AM - 1PM

Sunday: Closed