Breath Alcohol Testing
Workplace Alcohol Testing Done With Calibrated Equipment
Family First Urgent Care performs breath alcohol testing for employers and legal requirements using devices that meet federal accuracy standards.
When your employer requires a breath alcohol test as part of a workplace safety program or post-incident investigation, you need results from a device that produces legally defensible readings. Family First Urgent Care uses evidential breath testing instruments calibrated to Department of Transportation standards, so the results hold up under review by human resources, legal teams, or regulatory agencies. We perform pre-shift testing, random screening, reasonable suspicion tests, and return-to-duty evaluations without requiring advance scheduling.
The test measures blood alcohol concentration by analyzing the alcohol content in your breath using infrared spectroscopy. You blow into a disposable mouthpiece attached to the device, and the reading appears within seconds. If the result is at or above the threshold specified by your employer, typically 0.04 percent for DOT-regulated positions, the test is documented and reported according to your company's policy.
If you need breath alcohol testing completed for work or legal compliance, contact Family First Urgent Care to confirm device availability and bring any paperwork your employer provided.
What happens during the test procedure
You arrive with any forms or instructions provided by your employer or legal representative, and our staff verifies your identity before escorting you to the testing area. The breath testing device is checked for calibration, and you are instructed to blow steadily into the mouthpiece until the device signals it has captured a sufficient sample. The entire process takes less than five minutes from check-in to completion.
Once the device produces a reading, the result is printed on a receipt showing your name, the date and time of the test, and the measured blood alcohol concentration. You and the test administrator both sign the form, and a copy is provided to you while the original is sent to the requesting party or filed according to workplace protocols.
Family First Urgent Care does not perform blood alcohol tests or urine alcohol screenings as part of this service. If your employer requires a confirmation test following a positive breath result, you may be referred to a facility that can draw blood or collect urine for ethanol analysis. We only use devices approved for workplace and legal testing, not preliminary screening tools used by law enforcement during traffic stops.
Common concerns before taking the test
Most people want to know what affects the reading, how quickly results are available, and whether they receive a copy of the test documentation.
What can interfere with a breath alcohol test?
Mouthwash, breath spray, or recent alcohol consumption within fifteen minutes of testing can affect the reading. You should rinse your mouth with water and wait at least fifteen minutes after eating, drinking, or smoking before providing a breath sample.
How quickly do I get the results?
Results appear on the device within seconds and are printed immediately. You receive a signed copy before you leave, and the requesting party is notified according to your employer's reporting procedures.
What blood alcohol concentration triggers a positive result?
Most employers use a threshold of 0.04 percent for safety-sensitive positions regulated by the Department of Transportation. Non-regulated workplaces may use lower thresholds such as 0.02 percent, depending on company policy.
What should I bring to the appointment?
You need a government-issued photo ID and any testing authorization or chain-of-custody forms provided by your employer. If you do not have paperwork, we may be able to contact your employer directly, but this can delay the test.
What happens if I refuse to take the test?
Refusal to provide a breath sample is documented and reported to your employer, and it is typically treated the same as a positive result under most workplace alcohol policies. Family First Urgent Care does not make decisions about employment consequences, only about whether a valid test was completed.
Family First Urgent Care maintains calibrated breath alcohol testing devices and follows federal workplace testing protocols to ensure results meet legal and regulatory standards. If your employer requires testing today, get in touch to confirm availability and bring any required documentation.