Alcohol Testing Instructions

Order breath alcohol tests online through your Express Labs account using QPassports.

• If you are unable to order online, choose any site, pay for the test, and send Express Labs the results

Option 1: Ordering Breath Alcohol Tests Online Instructions

1. Log in to your Express Labs account
2. Click “Order Alcohol Tests” on top tabs
3. Select the Reason (random, post-accident)
4. Site Locator - Enter the ZIP code to locate a collection site
5. Click “Complete Order”
6. Check your email for the QPassport from Quest (usually within 1 hour)
7. Review your order (only charged for results not orders)
8. Drivers must bring the QPassport (printed or on phone) to the site selected
9. Drivers should only sign forms that list their name and employer/company name

• Call the collection site after ordering the test to confirm they are open and accepting walk-ins before reporting for testing or notifying the driver.

Option 2: Use Any Site for Breath Alcohol Testing & Submit Results

If you are unable to order online use any site for breath alcohol testing, pay for the test at the site and send Express Labs the results.

1. Find Sites: Google Search “DOT Breath Alcohol Testing” or the Site Locator – View Sites
2. Pay the site for the test
3. Send Breath Alcohol Results and the receipt (if you paid the site) to results@expresslabs.com
4. Drivers should only sign forms that list their name and employer/company name

• Call the Collection Site to confirm they are open and accepting walk-ins after ordering the test to obtain the QPassport before reporting for testing or notifying the driver

Breath Alcohol Results

Ordered online - Breath Alcohol Results are automatically uploaded into your account and a confirmation email is sent.

If you didn't order online - Send Breath Alcohol Results with receipt of payment (if you paid the site) to Results@ExpressLabs.com

• Type “Breath Alcohol Results” on subject line
• After review a confirmation email is sent

Breath Alcohol Testing Fees

Express Labs charges $80 for breath alcohol test results when ordering online.

• Invoices are due upon receipt – members must keep a valid credit card on file to maintain active status for both the company and drivers.
• Membership fees do not include alcohol testing.

DOT’s Breath Alcohol Testing Process

Testing → Procedure → Initial Screening → Results Determination

1. Testing Process

• Driver reports to a DOT certified collection site with the QPassport
• A DOT certified breath alcohol technician (BAT) will verify the driver’s ID, explain the testing procedure, and administer the test

2. Testing Procedure

• The driver is required to provide a sufficient breath sample into an approved evidential breath testing device (EBT), which analyzes the sample to determine alcohol concentration and generates a printout of the test results

3. Initial Screening

• The result is negative if the alcohol concentration is below DOT’s threshold of (0.02)
• DOT requires a confirmation test if the alcohol concentration is at or above (0.02)

4. Positive with (0.02 or greater but less than 0.04)

• DOT requires the driver to be removed from driving for 24 hours with an alcohol concentration of (0.02) or greater but less than (0.04) after the confirmation test

5. Positive Results with (0.04 or greater)

• DOT requires the driver to be removed from the road immediately and given an SAP referral with an alcohol concentration of (0.04) or greater
• The employer is required by DOT to report positive breath alcohol results to the FMCSA Clearinghouse

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