Can individuals order periodic testing?

Yes, individuals can order testing when documentation is required by an employer, school, agency, or other authority.

How do I know which test to order?

Use the requirements provided by the employer or agency. If unsure, contact goMDnow before ordering.

Periodic & Annual Drug Testing | Occupational Health

Periodic Medical Drug Test

Routine periodic testing helps employers, agencies, and individuals complete required drug or alcohol testing for employment, compliance, licensing, or ongoing workplace policy needs.

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Routine Testing for Employment, Compliance, and Workplace Policies

Whether you need routine periodic drug testing for employment, regulatory compliance, or workplace policy requirements, goMDnow provides professional, confidential, and nationwide testing services with secure online ordering and certified lab results.

We make the process simple, stress-free, and accessible so you can complete required testing quickly and confidently.

When is periodic medical drug testing used?

Periodic medical drug testing may be required by an employer, licensing program, compliance program, insurance requirement, school, agency, or internal workplace policy.

Routine workplace drug testing programs
Ongoing employment compliance requirements
Annual or periodic screening policies
Professional licensing or certification requirements
Medical monitoring programs
Safety-sensitive workplace programs outside DOT rules
Insurance or third-party compliance requirements
School, agency, or organization testing programs

Employer and individual testing support

goMDnow supports both employer-ordered and individual testing needs. Employers can order testing for employees as part of a workplace program, while individuals can complete required testing when documentation is needed for a third party.

Testing options

Depending on the requirement, available options may include:

Urine drug testing
Alcohol testing
DOT and non-DOT testing when applicable
Custom drug testing panels
Additional laboratory testing when required

If the paperwork specifies a panel, collection method, reporting destination, or compliance requirement, provide those details when ordering.

How the process works

Place the order online or contact goMDnow support for assistance.
Select the required test reason, panel, and employer or agency instructions.
Receive an electronic donor pass and directions to a nearby certified collection site.
Complete the collection with a trained professional.
A certified laboratory analyzes the specimen, with MRO review when applicable.
Results are delivered securely to the authorized employer, agency, or individual.

Why choose goMDnow?

goMDnow makes periodic drug testing simple, efficient, and reliable with:

A nationwide network of certified collection sites
Fast scheduling and convenient online ordering
Confidential, secure result reporting
Accurate laboratory testing with professional oversight
Employer and individual solutions with responsive support

For Employers

Order tests, send employees or candidates to a nearby collection site, and receive secure results for your workplace program.

For Individuals

Complete required testing for employment, legal, agency, or compliance needs with clear instructions and support.

Who Uses Periodic Medical Drug Testing & How to Order

Periodic medical drug testing is routine or scheduled screening required by a third party — not triggered by an incident or suspicion. goMDnow makes ordering straightforward whether you are an employer managing a program or an individual completing a requirement.

Common employer uses Annual safety-sensitive employee testing, return-to-work policy requirements, ongoing employment compliance programs, licensing and certification renewal requirements.

Common individual uses Employment-required screening for a new or current position, school or agency compliance documentation, licensing program requirements, insurance-mandated testing.

What to have ready when ordering The required test panel (5-panel, 10-panel, or other), the reason for testing, any special reporting or result delivery instructions from the requesting party.

Nationwide testing network goMDnow provides access to 25,000+ certified collection sites including Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, Concentra, and other DOT-certified locations — with same-day availability at most locations.

25,000+Certified collection sites

1–3 daysTypical result turnaround

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a periodic medical drug test?

A periodic medical drug test is routine or scheduled testing required by an employer, agency, compliance program, licensing requirement, or workplace policy.

Who uses periodic drug testing?

Periodic testing may be used by employers, safety-sensitive workplaces, licensing programs, medical review programs, schools, agencies, or individuals who need documented test results.

Is periodic testing the same as random testing?

No. Periodic testing is usually scheduled or required at certain intervals, while random testing is performed through a random selection process.

Can individuals order a periodic medical drug test?

Yes. Individuals can order testing when a third party requires documentation, as long as they select the correct test type and reporting details.

What information should I have before ordering?

Have any required paperwork available, including the test panel, reason for testing, reporting instructions, and whether a urine, hair, alcohol, or other test type is required.