Rapid Drug Testing: Why Every Minute Matters

When impairment is suspected, what do you do?

Time is critical. Safety is at risk. Decisions need to be made immediately.

Most organisations have policies for suspected drug or alcohol impairment, but when the moment arrives, many discover a significant gap in their process. They know action is required, yet they lack the ability to act quickly.

A tester is called. They are four hours away.

That’s simply not good enough.

The Cost of Waiting

The human body is constantly metabolising substances. A delay of just a few hours can be the difference between a non-negative result and a negative one.

When testing is delayed:

• Critical evidence can be lost
• Potential impairment may go undetected
• Workplace investigations become more difficult
• Employees, contractors and the public remain at risk

In high-risk industries, every minute counts.

Introducing DART: Drug and Alcohol Remote Testing

To solve this challenge, OdiliaClark developed DART (Drug and Alcohol Remote Testing) — a rapid testing solution designed for the moments when organisations need answers fast.

DART enables drug and alcohol testing to be completed anywhere in the world, within just one hour.

No waiting. No delays. No missed opportunities to protect your people.

Built for Real-World Incidents

The reality is that suspected impairment doesn’t happen at convenient times.

Incidents occur at:

• 2am on a night shift
• Remote sites
• Offshore facilities
• Isolated infrastructure projects
• Locations where trained testers are hours away

When an incident happens, organisations cannot afford to wait for a specialist to travel across the country.

DART puts the capability directly into the hands of your team.

Designed for Untrained Staff

One of the biggest barriers to workplace testing is the belief that it requires specialist knowledge.

DART removes that barrier.

The system is specifically designed for for-cause and post-incident testing, allowing personnel with no previous drug and alcohol testing experience to conduct a compliant test confidently.

Comprehensive training is provided, and OdiliaClark’s experienced testing professionals remain available for support whenever needed.

Protect the Golden Hour

Industry best practice recognises the importance of conducting testing as soon as possible following an incident.

This crucial period is often referred to as the golden hour.

The sooner testing takes place, the more accurate and defensible the results become.

With DART, organisations can respond immediately, preserving evidence and supporting safer, more effective investigations.

A Complete Point-of-Care Testing Solution

Every DART kit contains everything required to conduct:

• Oral fluid drug testing
• Breath alcohol testing
• Full consent documentation
• Step-by-step testing procedures
• Back to Laboratory process

The process is aligned with the standards of the European Workplace Drug Testing Society, ensuring consistency, compliance and confidence throughout the testing journey.

And if questions arise during testing, expert support is on the other end of the screen.

Remove the Fear. Take Control.

When a suspected impairment incident occurs, uncertainty is the enemy.

What happens next?

Who conducts the test?

How long will it take?

Will the evidence still be there?

DART removes those questions.

Fast. Reliable. Defensible.

When every minute matters, don’t wait for a tester.

Test with confidence. Test with DART.