NCAA-compliant drug testing for collegiate athletics. Year-round banned substance testing, championship protocols, and MRO-verified results within 24-48 hours protecting athlete eligibility.
NCAA drug testing violations end careers—first offense results in loss of one full year of eligibility plus 365-day withholding, while second offenses permanently terminate collegiate athletic careers and void scholarship agreements. Athletic departments need testing providers who understand NCAA Drug-Testing Manual requirements, banned substance classifications (anabolic steroids, peptide hormones, stimulants, cannabinoids), and the procedural rigor that survives appeals boards and legal challenges.
DSC administers comprehensive NCAA-compliant testing programs: year-round testing for anabolic agents and peptide hormones per NCAA protocols, championship and in-competition testing for stimulants and recreational drugs, MRO-verified results within 24-48 hours meeting tight eligibility determination deadlines, appeals-ready chain-of-custody documentation, and coordination with athletic trainers and compliance officers. Our testing procedures align with current NCAA banned substance lists, including the 2024 removal of cannabis from the NCAA banned substance list at the national level. We've supported 50+ collegiate programs with zero procedural challenges and 100% on-time result delivery for championship events. Protect athlete eligibility and institutional compliance standing with NCAA-expert testing administration.
Testing protocols precisely aligned with current NCAA requirements, banned substance classifications, and championship event procedures.
MRO-verified results delivered before eligibility determination deadlines through direct laboratory partnerships and immediate MRO availability.
Chain-of-custody procedures and collection documentation that withstand NCAA appeals committees, legal challenges, and institutional review.
NCAA Drug-Testing Manual 2025-26 establishes testing protocols:
NCAA maintains extensive banned substance categories: anabolic agents, peptide hormones, stimulants, diuretics, masking agents, and recreational drugs. Year-round testing is permitted for steroids and peptides, while other substances face championship-only testing windows. Cannabis was removed from the NCAA banned substance list at the national level in January 2024.
DSC delivers MRO-verified results within 24-48 hours through priority laboratory processing and immediate MRO availability. This rapid turnaround ensures eligibility determinations occur before critical competition windows, protecting both athlete participation and institutional compliance.
NCAA violations carry significant consequences: violations can result in loss of eligibility and competition withholding periods that vary by substance category and offense history, potentially impacting careers and scholarship status. DSC provides appeals-ready documentation that survives legal challenges and NCAA review processes.
Yes. DSC coordinates TUE documentation for athletes with medically necessary banned substance use. We work with team physicians, athletic trainers, and NCAA compliance officers to ensure proper medical documentation prevents eligibility violations for legitimate prescription medications.
FMCSA requires 50% drug and 10% alcohol testing annually. Our consortium eliminates the administrative burden of random testing—automated selections, documentation, and compliance certificates keep you compliant year-round.
Federal law prohibits dispatch without a verified negative pre-employment test. Access 3,000+ collection locations nationwide with MRO-verified results typically returned in 24-72 hours.
Missing post-accident testing can compromise insurance claims and trigger federal violations. 24/7 collector dispatch helps you meet the 8-hour alcohol and 32-hour drug testing deadlines.
Contact our testing specialists to learn how we can support your drug and alcohol testing program.