Although the U.S. Department of Transportation has mandated random employee alcohol testing for industries regulated by them since 1994, increasingly other businesses and public agencies are setting up their own drug and alcohol testing policies.

Most often, they choose to adopt proven D.O.T. (Department of transportation) protocols for breath alcohol testing. The D.O.T. protocol for alcohol testing is the most advanced and clearly defined in the world, and is both effective and fair to the worker. It has become a model for all businesses in the U.S. and for International entities who are seeking to establish their own regulations.

Because of the seriousness of this testing and to ensure that employee alcohol testing is conducted properly and results in valid tests, testing and certifications are required. All individuals at ANY LAB TEST NOW administering the tests became a certified Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT), which requires the completion of a DOT-specified course. As part of this certification, the applicant must be trained and demonstrate proficiency on the Evidential Breath Tester (EBT) being used.
All ANY LAB TEST NOW® Philadelphia, PA employees are trained and certified Breath Alcohol Testing

Blood alcohol concentration %	Changes in Feelings and Personality	Physical and Mental Impairments
0.01 — 0.06	Relaxation Sense of Well-being Loss of Inhibition Lowered Alertness Joyous	Thought Judgment Coordination Concentration
0.06 — 0.10	Blunted Feelings Disinhibition Extroversion Impaired Sexual Pleasure	Reflexes Impaired Reasoning Depth Perception Distance Acuity Peripheral Vision Glare Recovery
0.11 — 0.20	Over-Expression Emotional Swings Angry or Sad Boisterous	Reaction Time Gross Motor Control Staggering Slurred Speech
0.21 — 0.29	Stupor Lose Understanding Impaired Sensations	Severe Motor Impairment Loss of Consciousness Memory Blackout
0.30 — 0.39	Severe Depression Unconsciousness Death Possible	Bladder Function Breathing Heart Rate
=> 0.40	Unconsciousness Death	Breathing Heart Rate

Workplace: Workplace testing is the role of the Third Party Administrator (TPA) or Service Agent. As defined by the DOT, the TPA or Service Agent is, “Any person or entity, other than an employee of the employer, who provides services specified under this part (49 CFR Part 40) to employers and/or employees in connection with DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.”
ANY LAB TEST NOW® is a TPA that the employer contracts to perform breath alcohol testing on that employer’s behalf. Companies that choose not to perform testing in-house for economic or administrative reasons commonly use ANY LAB TEST NOW®.

When conducting mandated testing, ANY LAB TEST NOW® meets the qualifications set forth in applicable sections of 49 CFR Part 40.
Mandated breath alcohol testing covers companies/employees in the transportation industries that are specifically regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), such as trucking, aviation, etc.
Non-mandated breath alcohol testing is much broader and can be applied to just about every type of industry or business. Examples would be construction, manufacturing, food processing, heavy equipment operators, highway contractors…the list is extensive.

Schools: Student alcohol consumption doesn’t have to be a part of your school events.
ANY LAB TEST NOW® makes it fast, easy and cost effective to screen students for alcohol prior to school activities and maintain your school drug alcohol policy. Perfect for: Prom / Dances / Sporting Events / Rep Rallies

Passive Testing: Passive testing refers to a means of testing not using a direct exhalation from a person through a mouthpiece, but rather using a sampling of air or breath from wherever the device is placed. No mouthpiece is used. This could be from a subject blowing toward the unit from a distance of about 4-6 inches, or from the air above a drink container, for example.
Passive testing will detect the presence or absence of alcohol, but not the exact BAC level.