Thermo Scientific Complete Automated Drugs of Abuse Testing Solution - Automated Drug Testing Overview - Results and Reporting

Sep 17, 2026

Thermo Scientific Complete Automated Drugs of Abuse Testing Solution streamlines automated drug monitoring from scheduling and chain of custody to specimen barcoding, testing, and electronic results reporting. The document explains panel options for urine and oral fluid, specimen validity checks, randomized testing, and normalized reporting that adjusts creatinine levels. It highlights faster turnaround, capacity for 50+ specimens per run, concurrent multi-drug testing, secure encrypted sharing to drug court staff, and automated export to ACT Innovation’s DCCM for tracking and summaries.

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Scheduling & Chain of Custody

Drug Tests / Panel

Automated Drug Testing Overview

Results and Reporting

Turnaround time and run capacity

Reporting, visualization, and secure sharing

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Thermo Scientific complete automated drugs of abuse testing solution From collection and chain of custody to drug testing and reporting of results Thermo Scientific™ Complete Automated Drugs of Abuse Testing Solution A common myth is that automated drug testing is expensive and hard to do. In fact, for labs that perform an increasing number of test samples per month, automation is often less expensive, more efficient, and cost effective compared to Point-of-Care (POC) cups / strips or send outs. Automated drug testing is easier than one might initially think. Thermo Scientific Automated Drug Testing Scheduling & Chain of Custody • Automate and track Chain of Custody via barcoded specimens using laboratory software system such as the ACT Innovation’s Paracelsus™ software • Develop and automate participant test schedules • Tailor participant test panels to their drug history • Integrate test results and reports with ACT Innovation’s Drug Court Case Management (DCCM™) software • Web-based software allows for fast and immediate access at your fingertips • Accurate specimen tracking and reporting is ensured via barcoded and computerized process Drug Tests / Panel • Choose from a broad menu of testing options • 25 urine tests* • 11 oral fluid tests** • 4 specimen validity tests • Automated test results provide highly accurate results • Test for Specimen Adulteration (Creatinine) • Schedule for randomized drug testing • Develop flexible drug testing panels to reflect the needs of your participant and drug trends • Screen for new drug use with Oral Fluid Testing (OFT) • Gender neutral collections • Test for new use within 24 hours * CJ&F Only: DRI Ethyl Glucuronide (EtG), DRI Fentanyl, CEDIA ABPINACA, and CEDIA UR-144/XLR-11 urine DAT assays are currently for Criminal Justice and Forensic use only ** CEDIA oral fluid assays for barbiturates, benzodiazepines, methadone, oxycodone, and buprenorphine are currently for Criminal Justice and Forensic use only What is automated drug testing? Automated drug testing integrates all steps involved in monitoring participants for drug use – from scheduling a test, tracking chain of custody, barcoding specimens, testing the specimen for drug use, to reporting test results electronically. Test results can be printed or securely shared via encrypted email to designated recipients such as probation officers, coordinators, and other personnel or agencies. Such an easy and secure sharing process reduces or eliminates the need for storing paper copies of participant’s test results and manually writing down the data. Storing data electronically also helps easily track and find participant results and historical drug usage. While POC may appear to be the cheaper option on the front end, there are hidden costs in lost information, re-tests, and lack of flexibility that can affect outcomes and productivity. Automation reduces inaccuracies that result from human error, subjectivity, and provides the flexibility to adjust drug panels for randomized testing and adapt to the changing drug trends in your region. An automated lab will safeguard your program, provide better results, save time and money. Automated Drug Testing Results and Reporting • First results in 15 minutes, once instrument is up and running, with next results in approximately 30 seconds* • Test from one up to 50+ specimens during a single run* • Routine system checks to assess instrument performance and ensure testing validity** • Randomly test >20 different drugs at any onetime* • Add specimens at any time during a run, without interrupting the ongoing run* * Applicable to most but not all analyzers. Refer to the manufacturer’s product specification ** Please consult your local regulations for guidance on instrument validations and system check requirements • Visualize and approve test results immediately before report distribution • Create “Normalized” reports – adj

FAQs

What steps are covered by automated drug testing in this solution?

It integrates scheduling, chain of custody tracking, barcoding specimens, testing specimens for drug use, and reporting results electronically, with options to print or securely share via encrypted email.

How does the solution support flexible drug testing panels and randomized testing?

It supports tailoring participant test panels to drug history and developing flexible panels based on trends. It also enables randomized drug testing and schedules for participants.

What reporting and tracking features are included?

Results can be visualized and approved immediately before distribution, “Normalized” reports can adjust creatinine levels, and data can be exported automatically to ACT Innovation’s DCCM for accurate tracking and summary reporting.

Sep 17, 2026

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