Drug and Alcohol Testing

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Drug and Alcohol Testing

In-House Rapid Cup Drug Testing

We offer in-house rapid cup drug testing that provides instant qualitative results (positive/negative). This is ideal for workplace screening, pre-employment checks, or situations where fast results are needed.

Our standard rapid cup panel covers the most common recreational drugs:

  • Amphetamines

  • Barbiturates

  • Benzodiazepines

  • Cannabis

  • Cocaine

  • Methadone

  • Opiates

  • PCP

Laboratory Chain-of-Custody Drug and Alcohol Testing in Plymouth

We provide quantitative laboratory drug and alcohol testing with full chain-of-custody procedures, ensuring legally defensible results suitable for workplace compliance, pre-employment, or regulatory purposes. All tests are conducted in a UKAS 17025 accredited laboratory, giving you confidence in accuracy and reliability.

Our standard panel detects the most common substances:

  • Barbiturates

  • Benzodiazepines

  • Cannabinoids

  • Cocaine

  • Opiates

  • Amphetamines (including MDMA/Ecstasy)

  • Methadone

  • Ethanol (alcohol)

We can also test for other substances on request, including:

  • PCP (Phencyclidine)

  • Tricyclic antidepressants

Book Your Urine Drug Test

Ensure compliance and workplace safety with professional urine laboratory drug testing in Plymouth.

Book your test today by completing a booking enquiry or calling us directly on 01752 289317.

  • When you arrive for your appointment, the process is straightforward and designed to ensure accuracy and compliance:

    1. Consent Form
      The nurse will ask you to complete a collection consent form.

    2. Preparation
      You will be asked to remove all items from your pockets before providing your sample.

    3. Providing Your Sample
      You will be left to provide your urine sample in a private bathroom.

    4. Rapid Cup (Instant) Testing

      • The nurse will immediately test your sample and provide instant qualitative results (positive/negative).

      • If the sample tests positive, it must be sent to a laboratory for confirmatory testing, and an additional charge may apply.

    5. Chain-of-Custody Laboratory Testing

      • The nurse will package your sample for secure delivery to the laboratory for analysis.

      • Lab results can take up to 7 working days to be reported back to you.

      • All samples are sent via tracked delivery. While we take every precaution, we cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged samples, but we will arrange a repeat test if necessary.

  • To ensure your appointment runs smoothly, please bring the following:

    • Photo ID – The test cannot be conducted without valid photo identification (passport, driving licence, or National ID card).

    • Medication List – Please provide a list of all medications, supplements, and over-the-counter products you have taken in the past 14 days.

Our Medical Doctor

Christine has vast experience in maritime medicine, having provided advice and medical support for diverse organisations for both diving and seafaring medical issues.

Christine has worked extensively in hyperbaric units both in the UK and Australia for civilian and military organisations, including provision of medical support onboard research vessels, for submarine escape training and tunnelling projects.

Christine has dived extensively around the UK and worldwide and was co-owner of a UK based dive liveaboard. Doctor, diver, sailor and GP.

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Common Questions

Here are the answers to the most frequently asked ones to help you get started.

  • Yes. Please email info@aquamarinemedicals.co.uk with your preferred date from the online available dates. The cost is the more expensive medical plus £50 for the additional medical certificate.

  • Please email info@aquamarinemedicals.co.uk to arrange this in advance.

  • We will do our best to accommodate changes but if there is less than 48 hours notice, the amount paid is not refundable.

  • Reasons for this will be discussed with you at the time of the medical, with reference to the appropriate guidelines. Sometimes a person may ‘temporarily’ fail a medical, pending further information which may be required from their GP or Consultant. Any charge from a GP or Consultant for providing this information is the responsibility of the person undergoing the medical.

    There is no refund for failed medicals as the medical has still been undertaken.

  • No. Medicals currently are exempt from VAT in the UK.