Mobile drug and alcohol test collector

Small and mid-sized employers, trucking and construction firms, lawyers and family-law clients, and individuals who need a test for personal reasons.

A fee per collection visit or per donor, often with a travel charge. Employers may book repeat visits or ongoing random testing, and the lab usually bills separately for analysis.

• Careful with detail and paperwork
• Discreet and respectful with people
• Reliable and punctual

• Collector training or certification requirements, which vary by lab, employer and type of test, so check what your partner lab expects
• Privacy rules for personal and health information, check federal and provincial requirements
• Strict chain-of-custody procedures, because mistakes can make a test result unusable
• Commercial general liability insurance and any professional liability cover your partners ask for
• Workplace testing is limited by human rights law, so employers must have a lawful policy; do not advise on this beyond your service
• Winter driving and travel time, plan your service area carefully

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your supplies and what your partner lab requires. Confirm the lab's expectations before you buy any equipment.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,500, depending on how many employers and individuals you serve and how far you travel. Winter driving and travel time can affect how many visits you fit in.

Check what collector training or certification your partner lab expects, as it varies by lab, employer and type of test. Also check federal and provincial privacy rules for personal and health information, and the insurance your partners ask for.