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NCAA-compliant drug testing programs that safeguard athlete careers, defend institutional reputation, and maintain competitive integrity. Rapid results, appeals-ready documentation, and banned substance expertise that protects your program during critical competition windows.
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19 Services Available for Collegiate & Professional Athletics
Compliance Services Tailored for Your Industry
We've designed these specialized services to address the unique compliance challenges faced by Collegiate & Professional Athletics businesses. Each service is backed by expert support and proven results.
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Consortium & Random Testing
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.
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Occupational Health Services
Fit for Duty Physical Evaluations
Independent fit-for-duty evaluations help employers make informed return-to-work decisions. Board-certified occupational medicine physicians provide objective assessments matched to job requirements.
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Drug & Alcohol Testing
Pre-Employment Drug Testing
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.
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Drug & Alcohol Testing
Post-Accident Testing
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.
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Technology
Drug & Alcohol Testing Records
Confidential, encrypted storage with automated result integration, chain of custody preservation, and 5-year retention compliance.
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Occupational Health Services
Snellen Vision Testing
DOT requires 20/40 vision for CDL drivers. Vision screening identifies correctable deficiencies before medical certification appointments.
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Drug & Alcohol Testing
Reasonable Suspicion Testing
Properly documented reasonable suspicion testing protects both safety and legal defensibility. Same-day testing with real-time supervisor coaching and complete documentation support.
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Occupational Health Services
Back Screen (Functional Movement Assessment)
Back injuries are common in physically demanding roles. Pre-placement back screening and ergonomic evaluations help match worker capabilities to job requirements.
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Drug & Alcohol Testing
Return-to-Duty & Follow-Up Testing
Complete SAP case management and follow-up testing coordination. From referral and treatment verification to RTD scheduling with milestone tracking—we manage the entire process.
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Technology
Reporting & Analytics
One-click audit binders, comprehensive compliance reports, MIS summaries, and professional documentation packages with complete audit trails.
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Occupational Health Services
Pre-Employment / Post-Offer Physical Screening
Comprehensive post-offer physicals verify job-specific fitness before the first day. Functional capacity evaluation helps match new hires to physical job demands.
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Drug & Alcohol Testing
24/7 Emergency Response & DER Support
Small fleets can't afford 24/7 compliance staff. Get expert DER guidance in under 60 seconds, 365 days a year—prevent costly mistakes during critical events.
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Carrier Compliance
Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion Training
DOT-required supervisor training on recognizing signs of drug and alcohol impairment—60 minutes on alcohol indicators and 60 minutes on controlled substances, delivered by certified instructors with completion certificates for compliance documentation.
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Technology
Mobile Access
Full-featured mobile compliance management—alerts, document capture, driver verification, and credential access from any smartphone or tablet.
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Drug & Alcohol Testing
MRO Review & SAP Coordination
MRO review protects against false positives from legitimate prescriptions. DOT-qualified MROs verify every non-negative result in 3-5 days with complete confidentiality.
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Drug & Alcohol Testing
Mobile Collection Service
On-site drug and alcohol collection at your terminal, construction site, or remote location. Eliminate travel time and ensure 100% completion rates.
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Drug & Alcohol Testing
Breath Alcohol Testing
DOT-compliant evidential breath alcohol testing (EBT) for post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, and return-to-duty screening. Certified BATs with NHTSA-approved devices.
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Drug & Alcohol Testing
NCAA Compliance Testing Program
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.
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Drug & Alcohol Testing
Athletic Education & Banned Substance Training
NCAA Bylaw 12 and 14 education programs prevent inadvertent violations. Athlete training on banned substances, supplement risks, and TUE procedures—protecting eligibility and scholarships.
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Browse All ResourcesAthletic departments, collegiate programs, and professional sports organizations face unique drug testing challenges where a single violation can end careers, forfeit championships, and trigger NCAA sanctions that damage institutional reputations for decades. DSC administers comprehensive testing programs aligned with NCAA banned substance lists, WADA protocols, and league-specific requirements—ensuring every test collection, result review, and documentation procedure withstands the scrutiny of appeals boards, legal challenges, and media investigations.
We navigate the complex intersection of year-round anabolic steroid testing, championship event protocols, and evolving banned substance policies (including 2024 cannabis policy modifications) while maintaining the discretion, speed, and accuracy athletic programs require. Our certified collectors understand the unique pressures athletes face and conduct testing with professionalism that respects competitive integrity while ensuring chain-of-custody compliance that survives legal challenges and NCAA investigations.
When test results threaten eligibility, scholarships, or professional careers, every procedural detail matters. DSC delivers MRO-verified results within 24-48 hours, maintains defensible documentation for appeals proceedings, and coordinates education programs meeting NCAA Bylaw 12 and 14 requirements—transforming drug testing from a compliance burden into a protective program that safeguards athlete welfare, competitive fairness, and your institution's Division I standing.
- NCAA-compliant testing protocols aligned with current banned substance lists and championship event requirements
- Year-round anabolic steroid testing and in-competition screening for stimulants, cannabinoids, and performance enhancers
- MRO-verified results within 24-48 hours meeting tight eligibility determination timelines
- Appeals-ready documentation and chain-of-custody procedures that withstand legal challenges
- Education programs satisfying NCAA Bylaw 12 (Division I) and Bylaw 14 (Division II/III) requirements
Industry Challenges
Unique Compliance Challenges in Collegiate & Professional Athletics
Every industry faces distinct compliance hurdles. Here's what we help you overcome.
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Significant Penalties and Eligibility Consequences from Violations
NCAA drug testing violations carry serious consequences: violations can result in loss of eligibility and competition withholding periods that vary by substance category and offense history. For student-athletes, a positive test—whether from intentional use or inadvertent supplement contamination—can impact professional prospects, scholarship status, and athletic careers. Athletic departments must administer testing programs with procedural rigor that withstands legal appeals, protects institutional compliance standing, and demonstrates commitment to athlete welfare—all while maintaining the speed and discretion competitive programs demand during championship seasons.
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Complex Banned Substance Lists and Evolving Policy Landscape
NCAA maintains extensive banned substance categories spanning anabolic agents, peptide hormones, stimulants, diuretics, masking agents, and other prohibited substances—with year-round testing permitted for steroids and peptides while other substances face championship-only testing windows. Recent policy changes (including the 2024 modifications to cannabis testing at the national level) require athletic departments to stay current on evolving restrictions, supplement risks, and testing protocols. Athletic departments need testing providers who maintain current knowledge of NCAA Drug-Testing Manual updates, communicate policy changes clearly to athletes and staff, and ensure collection procedures align with the specific substance categories and testing windows applicable to each sport, division, and competition level.
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Rapid Result Turnaround and Eligibility Determination Pressure
Championship events, playoff qualifications, and critical competition windows demand drug testing results within 24-48 hours—timelines that determine whether star athletes compete, teams advance to postseason tournaments, and programs preserve national rankings. Delayed results or procedural errors during in-competition testing can disqualify teams from championships, forfeit tournament victories, and trigger NCAA investigations that damage institutional reputations and coaching careers. Athletic departments require testing providers with direct laboratory relationships, priority result processing, MRO availability for immediate reviews, and communication systems that deliver verified results before competition windows close—ensuring eligibility determinations protect both competitive integrity and athlete due process rights.
DSC Solutions
How We Help Collegiate & Professional Athletics
Industry-specific compliance solutions designed to address your unique challenges.
NCAA-Compliant Testing Protocols and Education Programs
DSC administers drug testing programs precisely aligned with NCAA Drug-Testing Manual requirements, banned substance classifications, and division-specific protocols—ensuring every collection, result verification, and documentation procedure meets the standards NCAA compliance officers and appeals committees demand. Our education programs satisfy Bylaw 12 (Division I) and Bylaw 14 (Division II/III) requirements, providing athletes with clear guidance on banned substances, supplement risks, therapeutic use exemptions, and testing procedures. Athletic directors gain confidence that testing protocols withstand NCAA audits, legal challenges, and media scrutiny—protecting institutional compliance standing while demonstrating genuine commitment to athlete welfare and competitive fairness beyond mere regulatory compliance.
Current Banned Substance Expertise and Policy Update Communication
DSC maintains comprehensive knowledge of NCAA banned substance categories, year-round versus championship testing windows, and recent policy changes (including cannabis modifications for Division I football). Our compliance team monitors NCAA Drug-Testing Manual updates, WADA prohibited list revisions, and sport-specific testing protocols—translating complex regulatory language into clear communication for athletes, coaching staff, and athletic trainers. When policy changes occur, we deliver immediate notifications, updated education materials, and revised testing protocols that prevent inadvertent violations while maintaining program integrity. This expertise eliminates the confusion and compliance gaps that arise when athletic departments attempt to interpret evolving NCAA requirements without specialized drug testing knowledge—protecting athletes from career-ending violations caused by outdated information or misunderstood supplement restrictions.
Priority Laboratory Processing and 24-Hour MRO Review
DSC delivers MRO-verified drug testing results within 24-48 hours through direct laboratory partnerships, priority processing agreements, and immediate MRO availability for positive result reviews. Our streamlined workflow ensures specimens collected during championship events, playoff qualifications, and critical competition windows receive expedited analysis with verified results delivered before eligibility determination deadlines. When positive tests occur, our MROs immediately review prescription documentation, therapeutic use exemptions, and potential explanations—providing athletic directors with defensible eligibility decisions that protect competitive integrity while respecting athlete due process rights. This rapid turnaround capability transforms drug testing from a logistical obstacle into a protective program that enables competitive participation while maintaining NCAA compliance, appeals-ready documentation, and institutional credibility.
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