Drug Testing

Testing Times:

Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 8:00pm

Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday: 8:00am - 2:00pm

Sunday: CLOSED

A Turning Point offers Urinalysis Testing, Breathalyzer Testing, Hair Strand Testing, and Oral Fluid Testing.  A Turning Point collects client samples on a randomized schedule at our office. All sample collections are visually monitored by trained staff members. 

Samples are analyzed by Cordant Health Solutions, following rigorous procedures for performing analyses and testing. Initial screening and confirmation methods conform to the most up-to-date and universally accepted procedures, including stringent guidelines for maintaining quality control according to CAP-FDT requirements. In addition to strict internal quality control measures, Cordant Health Solutions participates in rigorous external quality control programs with the College of American Pathology (CAP) and the American Association of Biocatalysts (AAB). Cordant Health Solutions utilizes state of the art instrumentation and has redundant screening and confirmation instrumentation to be utilized in the event of an instrument break down.

Cordant Health Solutions utilizes the Sentry randomization system.  If you are a current client of A Turning Point, please access the Sentry system by dialing your local Sentry phone number below and entering your ID number.

(719) 347-8247 or Check-in on the MyCallin website at https://www.mycallin.com

Urine samples are referred to as DILUTE if the creatinine is less than 20 mg/dl. This level was chosen as the standard as most people must consume a significant amount of fluids to produce a specimen with a creatinine lower than 20 mg/dl. Urine dilution is of interests as consuming large amounts of fluids in order to dilute urine with hopes of having a negative urine sample is a common method to avoid detection of substances being used. Dilution is also the method by which many over-the-counter urine cleaners work.

Since dilution can be used to mask substance use, it is imperative to ensure provided samples are not diluted. When providing random urinalysis samples, you can follow some simple guidelines to help avoid a dilute sample. These guidelines are:

• Avoid all diuretics, including coffee and tea, the day you are required to provide a sample until after the collection has been completed.
• Provide the urine sample while the first morning urine is still in your bladder to use this as the specimen.
• If it is not possible to provide a sample early in the day, then you should empty your bladder at least two (2) hours prior to your planned arrival at the collection site.
• Prior to your planned arrival at the collection site, you should NOT consume more than 24oz of fluid; and the consumed fluid should be a substantial fluid such as milk, smoothie, tomato juice; and/or eat a protein high meal or snack, such as eggs, cheese, or meat.

By following the above guidelines, you will help to avoid dilute urine samples and ensure that the result of your test provides a valid indicator of your sobriety.