Alcohol Testing Instructions

Order DOT Breath Alcohol Tests online through your Express Labs Account or use any Collection Site and email the results to Express Labs.

Order Alcohol Tests

1. Log in to your Express Labs Account and click Order Alcohol Tests
2. Select the Reason for Testing
3. Select a Collection Site then click Complete Order
4. Your QPassport is available immediately in Tests Ordered & QPassports on the left side of your Account and is also emailed within about 15 minutes
5. Bring the QPassport (printed or on your phone) with Photo ID to the Collection Site listed on the QPassport
6. Call the Collection Site to confirm they are open and accepting walk-ins

• Drivers should only sign DOT forms that list the correct Employer/Company

Changing an Alcohol Test Order

• To change Driver information or the Collection Site, simply order a new test; Members are charged for Results, not unused QPassport orders

Use Any Collection Site for Alcohol Testing

Use any Collection Site that performs DOT Breath Alcohol Testing and email the results to Express Labs.

1. Use the Collection Site Locator or Search Google "DOT Breath Alcohol Testing"
2. Call the Collection Site and ask if they can perform a DOT Breath Alcohol Test without an online order using the DOT Alcohol Testing Form
3. Bring Photo ID to the Collection Site
4. Obtain a copy of the Breath Alcohol Test Results
5. Email the results and paid receipt, if applicable, to Results@ExpressLabs.com

Alcohol Results

Breath Alcohol Test Results ordered online are Emailed and Posted to your Express Labs Account.

• If the Breath Alcohol Test was not ordered online, or the QPassport that was ordered was not used, email the Results and paid receipt, if applicable, to Results@ExpressLabs.com

Breath Alcohol Fees

nvoices are due upon receipt.  Members must maintain a valid credit card on file for Drug & Alcohol Testing charges and to Order Drug & Alcohol Tests.

• DOT Breath Alcohol Testing - $80
• Paying Invoices Instructions

Alcohol Testing Process

1. Breath Alcohol Testing

The DOT Breath Alcohol Testing process begins at the Collection Site.

• Driver provides a breath sample
• A Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) performs the test using an approved testing device
• The required DOT Alcohol Testing Form is completed

2. Confirmation Testing

The initial test determines whether a Confirmation Test is required.

• A result below 0.02 completes the testing process
• A result of 0.02 or higher requires a Confirmation Test
• The Confirmation Test is conducted after the required waiting period
• The Confirmation Test determines the final alcohol concentration

3. Results

The final alcohol concentration determines the action that must be taken.

• Below 0.02: Negative
• 0.02–0.039: Driver cannot perform safety-sensitive duties for at least 24 hours
• 0.04 or higher: Positive Results

Express Labs FMCSA Random Drug & Alcohol Consortium
Alcohol Testing | Updated 2026