Breath Alcohol Testing Instructions

Members are Required to Order Breath Alcohol Tests Online (QPassports) in your Express Labs Account or Choose Any Site, Pay for the Test and Send Express Labs the Results.

Option 1: Ordering Breath Alcohol Tests Online Instructions

1. Login to your Express Labs account

2. Click “Order Alcohol Tests” on the Top Left Tabs

3. Select the Reason for Testing (Random, Post-Accident)

4. Choose a Collection Site by entering the ZIP Code

5. Click “Complete Order”

6. Check your Email for the QPassport from Quest Diagnostics within 1 Hour of Ordering the Test

7. Driver must bring the QPassport (printed or on phone) to the Site Selected on the QPassport on the QPassport for the Collector to Scan and start the Test

• Call the Site to Confirm they are Open after you have received the QPassport before Notifying Drivers or Driving to the Site

• QPassport Orders: Members are only charged for Results not Orders.  Place a new order if you need to change locations or if you entered incorrect information

Option 2: Choose Any Site, Pay for the Test & Send Express Labs the Results

1. Find Collection Sites (No Restrictions): Google "DOT Breath Alcohol Testing Sites Near Me" Including: Concentra, Urgent Cares, Hospitals or Police Stations (If no other site is available) or use the Site Locater - Click Here

2. Pay the Collection Site for the Test Results (Make sure you get a Copy of the Results)

3. Call the Site to Confirm they are Open before Notifying Drivers or Driving to the Site

Breath Alcohol Results

• Ordered Online: Breath Alcohol Results are Automatically uploaded into your Express Labs Account and you will receive a Confirmation Email from Express Labs

• Not Ordered Online: Send Breath Alcohol Results with Receipt of Payment (If you paid the site) to Results@ExpressLabs.com - Type "Breath Alcohol Results with Receipt of Payment" on the Subject Line.  You will receive a Confirmation Email from Express Labs

Breath Alcohol Testing Fees

• $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 charges

DOT's Breath Alcohol Testing Process

Members are Required to Order Breath Alcohol Tests Online (QPassports) in your Express Labs Account or Choose Any Site, Pay for the Test and Send Express Labs the Results.

1. Testing Process

• Driver Reports to a DOT Certified Collection Site with the QPassport
• A DOT Certified Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) will verifie the Driver’s ID and 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 Breath sample to determine the Alcohol Concentration in the Driver's system and generates a Printout of the Test Results

3. Initial Screening

• The Result are 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 DOT's threshold of (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 .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