Drug testing for individuals is available from National Drug Screening with just one phone call.  Our drug testing centers are open daily.  To find a drug testing facility in Minnesota for immediate service just call 866-843-4545.  Drug screening is available with confirmation testing for non-negative results.   Negative drug test results are available within one business day after specimen collection and after a few days for positive drug test results.

Minnesota has some interesting laws regarding drug testing.  In Minnesota all drug testing of specimens must be performed at a laboratory.  So in Minnesota the use of instant or on site testing commonly called point of collection testing or POCT is prohibited.

Minnesota employers are not required to drug test employees, and they may just decide one day to start drug testing their employees today. Employers may require testing only according to a written testing policy, which must set forth the consequences of testing positive or refusing to take a test. The policy must be posted.  The drug free workplace policy should outline clear and concise disciplinary actions for violations of the policy including a refusal to test, a positive drug test and a positive alcohol test.

Employees may be required to take a drug test if the employer has a reasonable suspicion that:

a)      the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol

b)      the employee has violated the employer’s drug policy

c)      the employee has been involved in an accident, or

d)      the employee has sustained or caused another employee to sustain a personal injury.

An employer may also require an employee to take a drug test as part of a routine physical exam taking place no more often than once a year, as long as the employee has at least two weeks’ notice. An employer may test an employee who has been referred by the employer to, or is participating in, a chemical dependency treatment program. These employees may be tested without notice during treatment and for two years afterward.

Random drug tests are permitted only for employees in safety-sensitive positions and professional athletes.

If an employee tests positive, the employee may request a confirmatory retest within five days. An employer may not discharge an employee for a first-time positive test without offering counseling or rehabilitation. However, an employee who refuses treatment or does not complete the program successfully may be discharged.

The state drug testing law includes significant restrictions on the types of testing that may be conducted, and places specific requirements on drug testing procedures and components of the program. An employer may not discharge an employee solely on the basis of a first-time positive drug test. The opportunity for rehabilitation must be offered. An employer may only inquire about an employee’s use of over-the-counter or prescription medications after an employee tests positive on a drug test.

An employer, you may also be covered by U.S. Department of transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations for “safety sensitive” transportation employees must follow the DOT drug and alcohol testing program.  Commercial truck drivers are the largest group of employees covered by these DOT regulations.  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) oversees the implementation of the mandatory drug and alcohol testing rules for commercial drivers and their employer.  DOT drug and alcohol testing is not be subject to the strict requirements of the Minnesota Drug & Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act.  For DOT testing, Minnesota employers must follow the DOT requirements for drug and alcohol testing found in 49 CFR Part 40.

Drug testing in Minnesota is available in Saint Cloud, Rosemount, Oakdale, Bloomington, Minneapolis and many other Minnesota cities.  National Drug Screening drug testing centers are available in all areas of Minnesota, with newly opened drug testing centers in Saint Paul, Rochester, Duluth and Plymouth.  Individuals in Minnesota needing an immediate drug test can call for immediate service.

Minnesota is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the 32nd state on May 11, 1858.

Most common testing in Minnesota is:

Urine drug testing is the most common screening method and detects recent use, typically within the previous three days. It’s also the only testing method approved for federally-mandated testing. Businesses rely on laboratory-based urine testing for its cost-effectiveness, ability to test for a wide variety of drugs and its long-standing record of legal defensibility.

Hair drug testing typically returns double the positivity rate of urine drug tests, due to its ability to detect a pattern of repetitive drug use for up to 90 days. While urine testing is well suited to detect recent drug use for post-accident or reasonable suspicion testing, a hair test is the most effective way to evaluate long-term patterns of use.

Oral fluid drug testing offers confidential lab-based drug test results from an easy-to-use oral fluid collection method. By using oral fluid instead of urine, donors can collect and cap their own samples on-site and in the presence of a monitor, reducing the likelihood of tampering or a donor challenge later in the screening process.

Drug testing in Minnesota is specifically authorized for job applicant testing, routine physicals, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing and treatment program testing.  Employers in Minnesota must have a specific written drug free workplace policy in order to conduct employee drug testing.  Having a drug-free workplace program in place is a workplace’s best line of defense against alcohol and drug problems. Specific guidelines must be followed for the Drug Free Workplace (DFW) Policy in Minnesota:

a)      The DFW Policy must explain who is subject to testing and when testing may occur

b)      The consequences of the drug and alcohol testing policy must be clear

c)      The policy must explain employee rights to challenge a test that has been confirmed positive with GC/MS process

d)      All employees must get notice of the policy and it must be posted in the employer personnel office

It is important to note that for random drug and alcohol testing in Minnesota, this testing is limited to safety sensitive positions and for professional athletes.

Minnesota Report on Drug Testing Laws
Drug Testing, Legislative Library, St. Paul, NN, 612-296-3398

The state drug testing law includes significant restrictions on the types of testing that may be conducted, and places specific requirements on drug testing procedures and components of the program. An employer may not discharge an employee solely on the basis of a first-time positive drug test. The opportunity for rehabilitation must be offered. An employer may only inquire about an employee’s use of over-the-counter or prescription medications after an employee tests positive on a drug test. Minn. Stat. Ann. §181.950 to 181.957 (1997 & Supp. 2006) https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=181

Employers may request or require employees to undergo random drug and alcohol testing only if (1) they are employed in safety-sensitive positions or (2) they are employed as professional athletes. In the latter case, if the professional athlete is subject to a collective bargaining agreement permitting random testing, testing may be conducted only to the extent consistent with the agreement.

Unemployment Compensation
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry St. Paul, MN 612-296-2342

Benefits may be denied to an employee who has been separated from employment due to a chemical dependency which has been professionally diagnosed; or who is participating in a treatment program; and who is unable to successfully complete treatment as advised. Such action indicates that an employee has not made a reasonable effort to retain employment

Workers’ Compensation
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry St. Paul, MN 612-296-2342

Benefits may be denied if the employee’s intoxication is the proximate cause of the injury. The burden of proof is upon the employer.

National Drug Screening will offer to TPA’s and employers in Minnesota a comprehensive review of their policies and procedures for compliance with Minnesota drug and alcohol testing laws, for employees or employers.  This is an initial consultation to answer your questions regarding the Minnesota Non-DOT or DOT drug and alcohol testing in the workplace rules and regulations.  Minnesota workplace drug testing information is only a phone call away.

Testing locations in Minnesota

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYS- ALBERT LEA Albert Lea

404 W. Fountain Street

Albert Lea , Minnesota 56007

Belde Family Chiropractic Clinic Albertville

6551 Jansen Ave NE

Albertville , Minnesota 55301

Alden Clinic Alden

192 Washington Ave

Alden , Minnesota 56009

Douglas County Hospital Lab Alexandria

111 17th Ave E

Alexandria , Minnesota 56308

Northstar Medical Services, Inc Alexandria

720 4th Ave E

Alexandria , Minnesota 56308

Trust In US LLC-Drug Alcohol and DNA Anoka

2321 7th Ave.

Anoka , Minnesota 55303

Apple Valley Medical Clinic Apple Valley

14655 Galaxie Ave.

Apple Valley , Minnesota 55124

Austin Medical Center Austin

1000 1st Dr NW

Austin , Minnesota 55912

Lakewood Health Center Baudette

600 Main Ave S

Baudette , Minnesota 56623

Standford Occupational Medicine Bemidji

1705 Anne Street NW

Bemidji , Minnesota 56601

Affiliated Community Medical Ctr-Benso Benson

1805 Wisconsin Ave

Benson , Minnesota 56215

Twin Cities Occupational Health & Reha Blaine

10190 Baltimore Street NE

Blaine , Minnesota 55449

AdvaCare Clinic BLOOMINGTON

5001 AMERICAN BLVD W

BLOOMINGTON , Minnesota 55437

CMS-Consolidated Medical Services Bloomington

8072 26th Ave S

Bloomington , Minnesota 55425

LabCorp BLOOMINGTON

2716 EAST 82ND ST

BLOOMINGTON , Minnesota 55425

United Hospital District Blue Earth

515 South Moore Street

Blue Earth , Minnesota 56013

Brainard Medical Center Brainerd

2024 S 6th St

Brainerd , Minnesota 56401

Central Lakes Drug Testing Brainerd

705 S 5th St

Brainerd , Minnesota 56401

St Joseph Medical Center Brainerd

523 N 3rd St

Brainerd , Minnesota 56401

St. Francis Healthcare Campus BRECKENRIDGE

2400 St. Francis Dr.

BRECKENRIDGE , Minnesota 56520

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-Caledonia Cl Caledonia

701 N Sprague St

Caledonia , Minnesota 55921

Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge

701-south Dellwood

Cambridge , Minnesota 55008

Cannon Falls Community Hospital Cannon Falls

1116 Mill St W

Cannon Falls , Minnesota 55009

US HealthWorks Medical Center-Chaska CHASKA

1580 WHITE OAK DR

CHASKA , Minnesota 55318

Allcheck Inc. Clearbrook

45107 151 Avenue

Clearbrook , Minnesota 56634

Community Memorial Hospital Cloquet

512 Skyline Blvd

Cloquet , Minnesota 55720

Cook Hospital Cook

10 5th St SE

Cook , Minnesota 55723

Allina Medical Clinic Cottage Grove

8611 W. Point Douglas Road S

Cottage Grove , Minnesota 55016

Riverview Health Care Assoc. Crookston

323 S Minnesota St

Crookston , Minnesota 56716

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Crosby

320 East Main Street

Crosby , Minnesota 56441

Northwest Family Pysicians,PA Crystal

5502 West Broadway

Crystal , Minnesota 55428

Duluth Care DULUTH

4504 GRAND AVE

DULUTH , Minnesota 55807

Duluth Care, LLC-Seaway building Duluth

802 Garfield Ave

Duluth , Minnesota 55802

Miller Creek Medical Clinic Occupation Duluth

4884 Miller Trunk Hwy

Duluth , Minnesota 55811

St Lukes Occupational Health Duluth

4702 Grand Ave

Duluth , Minnesota 55807

St. Lukes Occupational Health Duluth

1011 E 1st St

Duluth , Minnesota 55805

Task Force Occup. Health & Drug Testin Duluth

1705 Maple Grove Road

Duluth , Minnesota 55811

Work Right -Duluth Clinic Duluth

400 E 3rd St

Duluth , Minnesota 55805

DC Drug Alcohol and DNA Testing EAGAN

4651 NICOLS RD

EAGAN , Minnesota 55122

North Memorial Urgent Care-NOW Medical Eagan

1970 Rahn Cliff Court

Eagan , Minnesota 55122

LabCorp EDINA

6545 FRANCE AVE S STE 641

EDINA , Minnesota 55435

Occupational Medicine Consultants Edina

6515 Barrie Rd

Edina , Minnesota 55435

Quest Diagnostics-Edina Southdale PSC

6525 France Ave. Ste320

Edina , Minnesota 55435

North Memorial Urgent Care-Now Care Me Elk River

800 Freeport Ave N

Elk River , Minnesota 55330

FMC-Fairmont Medical Center Fairmont

800 Medical Center Dr

Fairmont , Minnesota 56031

Allina Medical Clinic Fairbault Faribault

100 State Ave

Faribault , Minnesota 55021

Rice County District One Hospital-Dist Faribault

200 State Avenue

Faribault , Minnesota 55021

Allina Medical Clinic Farmington

21260 Chippendale Ave

Farmington , Minnesota 55024

Lake Region Healthcare Fergus Falls

712 S Cascade

Fergus Falls , Minnesota 56537

Lake Regional Healthcare Clinic Fergus Falls

615 S. Mill Street

Fergus Falls , Minnesota 56537

Dakota Clinic Fosston

102 Sather Drive

Fosston , Minnesota 56542

Multicare Associates Medical Centers Fridley

480 Osborne Rd NE

Fridley , Minnesota 55432

ArcPoint Labs of Golden Valley GOLDEN VALLEY

701 DECATUR AVE N

GOLDEN VALLEY , Minnesota 55427

Matthew Brown Drug Collection and CPR GRAND MARAIS

PO BOX 1284

GRAND MARAIS , Minnesota 55604

Northern Drug Screening GRAND RAPIDS

1895 W US HIGHWAY 2

GRAND RAPIDS , Minnesota 55744

Ross Resources LTD Grand Rapids

180 NE 6th St

Grand Rapids , Minnesota 55744

Affiliated Comm Med Ctr-Granite Falls Granite Falls

295 10th Ave

Granite Falls , Minnesota 56241

Allina Medical Clinic -Hastings Hastings

1210 1st Street, W

Hastings , Minnesota 55033

FAIRVIEW University Medical Center-Job Hibbing

750 East 34th Street

Hibbing , Minnesota 55746

Total Compliance Solutions, Inc Hutchinson

3 Century Ave

Hutchinson , Minnesota 55350

Rainy Lake Medical Center Hospital and International Falls

2501 Keenan Dr

International Falls , Minnesota 56649

Falls Advanced Chiropratic Center Intl Falls

1322 3rd St Ste 4

Intl Falls , Minnesota 56649

Kiester Clinic Kiester

120 N Main

Kiester , Minnesota 56051

Lake City Clinic-Mayo Health System Lake City

500 W Grant St

Lake City , Minnesota 55041

Affiliated Community Med Ctr-Litchfiel Litchfield

520 S Sibley Ave

Litchfield , Minnesota 55355

Mid-Minnesota Drug Testing, Inc Little Falls

121 1st Street NE

Little Falls , Minnesota 56345

Madelia Community Hospital Madelia

121 Drew Ave SE

Madelia , Minnesota 56062

Mankato Clinic Mankato

1809 Adams St

Mankato , Minnesota 56001

Mankato Clinic Ltd. Mankato

1230 East Main St.

Mankato , Minnesota 56002

Mayo Clinic Health System MANKATO

1025 MARSH ST

MANKATO , Minnesota 56001

Occupational Services Mankato

1613 N Riverfront Dr

Mankato , Minnesota 56001

Allina Medical Clinic Maple Grove

7840 Vinewood Ln N

Maple Grove , Minnesota 55369

Affiliated Community Med Ctr-Marshall MARSHALL

1521 CARLSON ST

MARSHALL , Minnesota 56258

Twin Cities Occupational Health & Rhab Mendota Heights

2520 Pilot Knob Rd Ste 250

Mendota Heights , Minnesota 55120

Allina Occ Med, MW 5685 Minneapolis

PO Box 60

Minneapolis , Minnesota 55440

HealthPartners Riverside Clinic Minneapolis

2220 Riverside Ave South

Minneapolis , Minnesota 55454

The Duluth Clinic Minneapolis

Po Box 1450

Minneapolis , Minnesota 55485

US HealthWorks Medical Group-Minneapol Minneapolis

7750 34th Ave South

Minneapolis , Minnesota 55450

Quest Diagnostics-Medical Arts PSC

825 NICOLLET MALL

MINNEAPOLIS , Minnesota 55402

AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE TESTING LLC DBA ANYLAB TEST NOW

4345 Nathan Ln N

MINNEAPOLIS , Minnesota 55442

North Memorial Urgent Care -Now Care M Minnetonka

2000 S Plymouth Rd

Minnetonka , Minnesota 55305

Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital -C Montevideo

824 N 11th St

Montevideo , Minnesota 56265

Mercy Hospital & HCC Moose Lake

710 S Kenwood Ave

Moose Lake , Minnesota 55767

FirstLight Health System Mora

301 Highway 65 S

Mora , Minnesota 55051

LabCorp NEW BRIGHTON

402 WEST COUNTY ROAD D

NEW BRIGHTON , Minnesota 55112

Quest Diagnostics-New Brighton PSC/RRL

600 County Road D West

New Brighton , Minnesota 55112

Affiliated Comm Med Ctr-New London New London

206 Main St N

New London , Minnesota 56273

New Richland Cae Center New Richland

318 1st Street SW

New Richland , Minnesota 56072

Northfield Hospital Northfield

2000 North Ave

Northfield , Minnesota 55057

ExamOne/Physicians Oakdale

436 Hayward Ave N

Oakdale , Minnesota 55128

DRUGWISE DRUG TESTING SERVICES Owatonna

120 Landmark Dr, Ste 3

Owatonna , Minnesota 55060

Owatonna Clinic Owatonna

134 Southview

Owatonna , Minnesota 55060

Dakota Clinic, LTD Park Rapids

705 Pleasant Ave

Park Rapids , Minnesota 56470

Perham Memorial Hospital & Home Perham

665 3rd St SW

Perham , Minnesota 56573

Schmidt & Associates Inc PERHAM

300 W MAIN ST

PERHAM , Minnesota 56573

Lakeside Medical Center Pine City

510 2nd St

Pine City , Minnesota 55063

Pipestone Country Medical Cnt&FamClini Pipestone

916 4th Ave SW

Pipestone , Minnesota 56164

Any lab Test Now Plymouth

4345 Nathan Lane N

Plymouth , Minnesota 55442

Northwest Family Physicians Plymouth

1495 Highway 101 North

Plymouth , Minnesota 55447

Fairview Northland Clinic Princeton

911 Northland Dr

Princeton , Minnesota 55371

Fairview Red Wing Clinic Red Wing

701 Fairview Blvd

Red Wing , Minnesota 55066

Affiliated Comm Med Ctr-Redwood Falls Redwood Falls

1100 E Broadway St

Redwood Falls , Minnesota 56283

NorthWorks Occup Health -US HealthWork Robbinsdale

4080 W. Broadway

Robbinsdale , Minnesota 55422

Total Compliance Soultions Robbinsdale

4080 West BroadWay Ave North

Robbinsdale , Minnesota 55422

D & A Testing Services Rochester

829 3rd. Ave S.E.

Rochester , Minnesota 55904

Olmstead Medical Center Rochester

210 9th St SE

Rochester , Minnesota 55904

Rochester Family Medicine Clinic PA Rochester

40 16th St SE Ste E

Rochester , Minnesota 55904

Northwest Family Physicians Rogers

21395 John Milless Dr

Rogers , Minnesota 55374

LifeCare Medical Center ROSEAU

715 DELMORE DR

ROSEAU , Minnesota 56751

Rapp Chiropractic Rosemount

15170 Chippendale Ave., Suite

Rosemount , Minnesota 55068

Additional Testing Inc. Roseville

2233 Hamline Avenue N,

Roseville , Minnesota 55113

EMSI-Minneapolis Roseville

2780 Snelling Ave

Roseville , Minnesota 55113

North Memorial Urgent Care-Now Care Me Roseville

1955 City Rd. B2 W

Roseville , Minnesota 55113

Trust In US SAINT CLOUD

614 1ST ST N

SAINT CLOUD , Minnesota 56303

Saint Michael Spinal Rehab Center Saint Michael

400 Central Ave E

Saint Michael , Minnesota 55376

Kimble Chiropractic Saint Paul

1141 University Ave W

Saint Paul , Minnesota 55104

Minnesota Orthopedics, Ltd. Saint Paul

1661 Saint Anthony Ave

Saint Paul , Minnesota 55104

Trust In Us, LLC Saint Paul

1821 University Ave

Saint Paul , Minnesota 55104

Pine Medical Center Sandstone

109 Court Avenue South

Sandstone , Minnesota 55072

Quello Clinic, LTD. Savage

4102 Egan Drive -Southcross sh

Savage , Minnesota 55378

Mid-Minnesota Drug Testing St cloud

1729 W St Germain St

St cloud , Minnesota 56301

HealthPartners West Clinic St Louis Park

5100 Gamble Drive

St Louis Park , Minnesota 55416

North Memorial Urgent Care-NOW Medical St. Anthony

2600 39th Avenue NE

St. Anthony , Minnesota 55421

Occupational Medicine Clinic St. Cloud

325 33rd Avenue North

St. Cloud , Minnesota 56303

HealthPartners St. Paul Clinic St. Paul

205 South Wabasha

St. Paul , Minnesota 55107

MidWest Occ Med/St. Cloud Medical Grp St.Cloud

1301 33rd Street So.

St.Cloud , Minnesota 56301

Stillwater Medical Group, PA Stillwater

1500 Curve Crest Blvd W

Stillwater , Minnesota 55082

Sanford Medical Center Thief River Fal Thief River Falls

120 Labree Ave S

Thief River Falls , Minnesota 56701

Lake View Clinic-Lake View Memorial Ho Two Harbors

325 11th Ave

Two Harbors , Minnesota 55616

Lake View Memorial Hospital Two Harbors

325 11th Ave

Two Harbors , Minnesota 55616

Tyler Medical Clinic Tyler

240 Willow St.

Tyler , Minnesota 56178

Duluth Clinic- Virginia Virginia

1101 North 9th Street

Virginia , Minnesota 55792

US Business Health Waconia

500 South Maple Street

Waconia , Minnesota 55387

Wells Clinic Wells

301 S. Broadway

Wells , Minnesota 56097

Affiliated Community Medical Centers Willmar

101 Willmar Ave SW

Willmar , Minnesota 56201

Family Practice Medical Center Willmar

502 2nd St SW

Willmar , Minnesota 56201

Rice Hospital Laboratory Willmar

301 Becker Ave SW

Willmar , Minnesota 56201

Trust in US, Inc. Willow River

3006 CTY ROAD 43

Willow River , Minnesota 55795

Winona Health Winona

855 Mankato Ave

Winona , Minnesota 55987

Worthington Specialty Clinic Worthington

508 10th St

Worthington , Minnesota 56187

Fairview JobCare Wyoming

5200 Fairview Blvd

Wyoming , Minnesota 55092