How to Start a Drug Testing Service

A drug testing service can be a profitable business because there's little or no overhead. You just order some supplies and you can run it out of your home or travel to businesses to offer your drug testing service. It's in high demand due to the rising use of drugs so it can become profitable very quickly. Follow these steps to start a drug testing service.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Log on to the OHS Inc. website to see if it is legal in your state to perform drug testing outside of a licensed laboratory or by a licensed physician. Click on your state then click on the link for drug testing.
2. Contact your state testing laboratory for training and educational material on how to start a drug testing service. You will also be provided with a drug test consultant manual.
3. Purchase urine specimen drug test kits. You can purchase these online at the Netdrugtest website for a reasonable price. They test for marijuana, cocaine, LSD, methamphetamines and many other drugs including alcohol.
4. Order pamphlets on how to be drug free. You can get these from your state testing laboratory.
5. Advertise your business. Hand out fliers to the local businesses around you. Pay particular attention to the ones that are hiring and offer your drug testing service onsite for their convenience.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure to claim your drug testing service income on your taxes. You will need to keep copies of all your expenses and your earnings. Make sure that a percentage of your income is set aside for taxes and be sure to contact a tax professional when it's time to file your taxes.

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