Can I order a post-accident test online?

Yes. Post-accident and post-injury tests can be ordered online.

Do you support DOT post-accident testing?

Yes. goMDnow supports DOT post-accident drug and alcohol testing needs.

Should testing be done quickly after an accident?

Yes. Timing and documentation are important, especially for DOT-regulated testing situations.

Post-Accident Drug & Alcohol Testing | DOT & Non-DOT

Post-Accident & Post-Injury Drug Testing

When an accident or workplace injury happens, time and documentation are critical. goMDnow provides fast, professional post-accident and post-injury drug and alcohol testing for DOT and non-DOT employees.

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Fast Testing After Accidents, Injuries, or Workplace Incidents

When an accident or workplace injury happens, time and documentation are critical. goMDnow provides post-accident and post-injury drug and alcohol testing for DOT and non-DOT employees with access to nationwide clinics and compliant result reporting.

Prompt testing and accurate documentation help employers protect workplace safety, meet DOT or workplace requirements, and maintain a clear incident record. goMDnow streamlines the process from ordering through certified collection, laboratory processing, and secure reporting.

When is post-accident testing used?

Vehicle accidents involving DOT-regulated employees
Workplace injuries or safety incidents
Company policy requirements after an accident
Reasonable concern that drugs or alcohol may have contributed to an incident
Client, insurance, or contract requirements

DOT Post-Accident Testing

DOT post-accident testing may be required in certain qualifying accidents. Employers should follow the applicable DOT agency rules, testing windows, and documentation requirements. goMDnow can help order the correct DOT drug and/or alcohol test after a qualifying event.

Non-DOT Post-Injury Testing

For non-DOT employees, post-injury or post-accident testing should follow the employer's written policy and applicable workplace laws. The testing decision should be consistent, documented, and connected to the incident circumstances.

How the process works

Assess whether testing is required under DOT rules, company policy, or the incident circumstances.
Order the appropriate drug test, alcohol test, or both through goMDnow.
Direct the employee to a nearby certified collection site for prompt specimen collection.
A certified laboratory analyzes the specimen, with MRO review when required.
Authorized employer representatives receive the results securely.
Store the testing records with the incident report for compliance, insurance, and audit needs.

Why use goMDnow?

goMDnow helps employers act quickly after an incident while maintaining a professional, compliant, and well-documented testing process.

Fast online ordering and nationwide certified collection sites
DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing options
Secure laboratory processing and MRO-reviewed results when applicable
Reliable documentation and responsive customer support

For Employers

Order post-accident or post-injury testing, send employees to a nearby site, and receive secure results for your compliance records.

For Individuals

Complete required post-accident or post-injury testing for employment, legal, agency, insurance, or compliance purposes.

DOT Post-Accident Testing Timing Requirements

For DOT-regulated employers, post-accident testing is triggered by specific accident criteria and must be completed within strict time windows. Missing these windows can compromise compliance.

Alcohol test

2 hrs

Must be completed within 2 hours of the accident. If not done within 2 hours, document why. Testing is prohibited after 8 hours.

Drug test

32 hrs

Must be completed within 32 hours of the accident. If not done in time, document why and stop the attempt. Results cannot be substituted.

DOT post-accident testing is triggered when a CMV accident involves any of the following:

A fatality — always requires testing of all surviving drivers

Bodily injury requiring immediate medical treatment away from the scene, if the driver receives a citation

Disabling damage to any vehicle requiring tow-away, if the driver receives a citation

Critical: The driver must not consume alcohol for 8 hours following the accident, or until a post-accident alcohol test is completed — whichever comes first. An employer who allows a driver to consume alcohol before testing may be found non-compliant during an FMCSA audit.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should a post-accident drug test be ordered?

Post-accident testing is commonly ordered after a qualifying workplace incident, injury, vehicle accident, or safety event when testing is required by DOT rules, company policy, client contract, or employer safety program.

Do DOT post-accident testing rules have timing requirements?

Yes. DOT post-accident testing has specific timing and documentation requirements. Employers should act quickly after a qualifying event and document the reason for testing.

Can non-DOT employers order post-injury or post-accident testing?

Yes. Non-DOT employers can order post-accident or post-injury testing when allowed under their written policy and applicable workplace rules.

Can alcohol testing be ordered with a post-accident drug test?

Yes. Depending on the incident and policy, employers may need a drug test, alcohol test, or both.

Where will the employee complete the test?

goMDnow helps route employees to a nearby collection site through a nationwide network of testing locations.