This test incurs an out of pocket fee that is required to be paid at time of collection unless a third party has been nominated. If you nominate a third party to pay, you must provide QML Pathology with a written statement (on letter-headed paper) from the third party clearly stating they will accept the costs.
The collection will not proceed without payment.
What to expect
- Photo ID must be shown to the collector prior to collection.
- You must not eat, drink, smoke or rinse your mouth for at least 10 minutes before the test.
- The collector will be in view while you swab the inside of your mouth.
- You will need to sign all labels, seals and forms. Please follow collectors’ instructions on where to sign.
- Forms asking about your current medications and other personal information will be given to you to complete. Please complete any forms presented to you.
- You will need to be in the presence of the collector until the last sample is sealed in a tamper proof bag. Please be patient and wait until the collector instructs you to leave.
Sample Collection – General Overview
The collector will ask you to swab the inside of your mouth and tongue until the swab is soaked with fluid. This can take
from three to ten minutes.
Do not suck or chew on the swab.
You will have to give two swab samples.
This is a special test which is only performed at selected QML Pathology collection centres. To find a centre which performs this test select “Salivary Drug Screen” from the “Any test” drop down in our Collection Centre search, or alternatively call 07 3121 4444.
