Since the opening of the first office in Greensboro, NC in February, 2005 A1 Labs has made tremendous strides in keeping the workplace safe and drug free. “An astounding percentage of all on the job injuries involve drugs or alcohol. By offering a variety of testing methods and locations, we are confident in our ability to adequately serve all industries,” founder Dexter Lattimore stated.
Employers are able to customize their testing process! A1 Labs offers drug testing through the traditional urine analysis, as well as testing via oral fluid and hair samples. Tests range from four to ten panels (including opiates, THC, methamphetamines, etc.), and can be done in one of their offices or on the jobsite. A1 Labs is even able to create and enforce a random drug testing policy to fit the needs of each company.
In addition to drug testing, A1 Labs hopes to assist in reconstructing families thru DNA testing. “We are able to do several types of DNA testing, including paternity, grandparentage, sibling and individual DNA coding,” Lattimore said. With the help of lab affiliates, A1 Labs is able to offer an astounding turn around time on all DNA tests: three business days! While keeping the focus on helping families, Lattimore has set a new standard for pricing on DNA testing: $399.99. (For an additional fee, test results can be received in one business day.)
The future looks bright for A1 Labs. There are now offices in Raleigh, NC, Durham, NC, Fort Wayne, IN, and Portsmouth, OH. The sixth office opened on February 1st, 2007 in Smithfield, NC. In mid-January, all offices will undergo the necessary certification training so that they will be able to offer alcohol breathalyzer testing.
“A1-Laboratories is dedicated to helping our family and business communities by providing a safe home and work place free from the adverse effects of drug abuse, and bringing together families of America thru DNA testing,” said Lattimore.