Return-to-Duty (Step 5) testing in California

Return-to-Duty (Step 5) drug testing for CDL drivers in California. Observed collection near Los Angeles, Fresno, and Sacramento, MRO review, and Clearinghouse reporting — $185 all-inclusive.

  1. 01

    Confirm your SAP release

    Your Substance Abuse Professional must have signed off that the education or treatment plan is complete before a Return-to-Duty collection can be registered.

  2. 02

    Submit your CA Step 5 order

    Ordering takes a few minutes online. We register the observed collection under a designated employer representative so the site accepts you on arrival.

  3. 03

    Test near Los Angeles

    Choose from partner collection sites across Los Angeles, Fresno, Sacramento and the surrounding corridors — most with same-day or next-day availability.

  4. 04

    MRO verification

    A certified Medical Review Officer verifies the laboratory result and contacts you directly if anything needs explaining before it is reported.

  5. 05

    Clearinghouse reporting

    A verified negative is reported for you, clearing the PROHIBITED flag so a California carrier can put you back into safety-sensitive duty.