Collection Methods

The collection methods for drug tests are urine collection, hair follicle sample, and blood draw. All of the testing procedures are fast and easy.

Urine

The procedure for a urine drug test is simple. A donor provides a urine specimen in a cup to a drug testing collection specialist who will then seal the specimen cup, complete various documentation including a chain of custody form, have the donor initial the specimen cup seal, provide identification and upon completion of the collection and paperwork the specimen will be sent in a secure manner by Currier to the laboratory for testing.

HAIR

A hair drug test is a simple process whereby a drug testing collection specialist cuts approximately 120 strands of hair from the head or a specific amount from the body and submits the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. If a donor does not have 1 ½ inches of hair on their head, body hair can be utilized, however, if the donor is bald and has none or very little body hair, a hair drug test is not an available option, a urine or oral/saliva test should be utilized.

BLOOD

Drug testing utilizing the method of drawing blood while not common is still used by many governmental agencies and the court systems. Blood drug testing measures whether a person has an illegal drug metabolite in their system at the time the blood is drawn.

We offer paternity testing, prenatal paternity (testing while pregnant), Immigration DNA testing, and relationship testing

Legal Paternity Test

Legal DNA paternity testing (also known as chain-of-custody testing) provides results that may be used as proof of relationship for child support, custody, immigration, the birth certificate, Social Security, or other legal reasons. DDC helps make the on-site testing requirements easier to help you get accurate answers and move forward.

(Non-Legal) Paternity Test

Non-legal paternity testing is an easy and convenient way to confirm paternity of a child for your own peace of mind. Our mobile collector will collect the specimen and ship your samples back to our lab and get answers within 1–2 days of receipt at the lab.

Immigration DNA Testing

What can I use immigration DNA testing for?

• USCIS Requests
• Immigration Visa Applications
• Consular Reports of Births Abroad (CRBA)
• Embassies Overseas
• Paternity, Maternity, Sibling, Kinship, and Other Relative Testing
• USA Naturalization Process or Citizenship Applications
• N-400 Forms
• I-130 Petition for Alien Relative Request for Evidence

DNA Relationship Testing Options

Confirm a relationship even if a father is unavailable for testing or confirm another relationship. Testing for both legal and personal knowledge (non-legal) purposes are available. Some potential reasons to explore DNA relationship testing include medical history, social security benefits, inheritance claims, and immigration cases.

• Maternity DNA
• Grandparent DNA
• Sibling DNA
• Twin DNA Test

Non-Legal Test

The purpose: For peace of mind

• Collect father’s DNA sample at home using cheek swab OR from other DNA sample (fingernail, cigarette butts, ear swab)
• Cannot be used in the courtroom
• Can be done anonymously
• 99.9%+ Accuracy
• Names not included on report

Legal Test

The purpose: Results can be used in court for child custody/child support

• Follows strict chain-of-custody process and can be used in court
• Cheek swab at an approved health facility
• Can be used in the courtroom
• Cannot be done anonymously
• 99.9%+ Accuracy
• Names included on report

Yes. Early Gender DNA Tests

• • Starting at 7 weeks into pregnancy
  • 99.9% accurate DNA-based blood test
  • Administered by phlebotomy professional
  • Results emailed straight to you the next day!

Refunds at Optimal Screening Solutions are subject to our discretion and may include administrative and handling fees. Partial payments and deposits are non-refundable.

If a full payment is made and the appointment is later canceled, a $25 cancellation fee applies for after-birth DNA testing, and a $200 non-refundable cancellation fee applies for non-invasive prenatal testing.

No refunds will be issued once services are completed or if your DNA kit or supplies have been shipped.

Cancellations made more than 48 hours after payment are not eligible for refunds. A $75 cancellation fee is imposed if appointment is cancelled after the 48 hour period. If Optimal Screening Solutions requires sample recollection and the participant is unable or unwilling to comply, no refund will be issued. Test can only be rescheduled.

All DNA testing services provided by Optimal Screening Solutions have estimated completion times that are discussed at the time of testing. While results often finish earlier than expected, they may occasionally exceed estimated timelines. Once testing is initiated, refunds will not be issued.

Please email info@optimalscreeningsolutions.com for all refund questions or concerns.