Urine Drug Test Kits

Which Urine Drug Test Kit Do You Need?

Both of our urine drug test kits come in a pack of 5, so the choice comes down to how much you need to screen for and the format you prefer.

The DrugSense DSU11 is the broader instrument. The sealed cup collects the sample, verifies its temperature, checks for six common adulterants and screens 11 drug groups plus alcohol without anyone handling urine directly. It suits workplace programs and support services that need wide coverage, including oxycodone, methadone, barbiturates and ketamine. The SureStep covers the six drug groups most screening programs care about in a simple cassette format. If you are unsure which of our drug test kits fits your situation, call us on 03 9360 0780 and we will talk it through.

Cut-Off Levels Compared

A cut-off is the concentration a drug must reach in the sample before the test reports a non-negative result. Below the cut-off, the test reads negative. Both kits publish cut-off levels that comply with AS/NZS 4308:2008, and the exact figures matter when you are matching a kit to a testing program. These are the supplier-published cut-offs for each urine drug test kit:

Note the difference on cannabis: the SureStep screens THC at 15 ng/ml, a lower threshold than the DSU11's 50 ng/ml, so it will flag lower concentrations. Where a testing program specifies particular cut-offs, check the figures above against your program requirements before ordering.

What AS/NZS 4308 Cut-Off Compliance Means

AS/NZS 4308 is the Australian and New Zealand standard for urine drug testing. It covers procedures for specimen collection and the detection and quantitation of drugs of abuse in urine, and it sets the screening cut-off concentrations that on-site devices are measured against. When a kit states that its cut-off levels comply with AS/NZS 4308:2008, it means the concentrations at which the device reports a non-negative result align with the thresholds the standard specifies. It is a precise claim about cut-offs, and it is the exact claim each of our kits publishes.

The standard also draws a line that every buyer should understand: on-site devices are screening tools. A screening result tells you a sample warrants a closer look. It does not identify the exact substance or concentration, and it is not evidence on its own. Under an AS/NZS 4308-aligned process, a non-negative screen is sent to a laboratory for confirmatory testing, which is the definitive step.

How to Use a Urine Drug Test Kit

Each urine test kit includes its own instructions, and the process takes a few minutes from sample to result:

1. Collect the urine sample. With the DSU11, the sample goes straight into the sealed cup, so no one handles urine directly. With the SureStep cassette, the integrated E-Z split key activates the test.
2. Check the sample integrity indicators. The DSU11's temperature strip confirms the sample is fresh, and its adulteration panel checks for six common interferents.
3. Wait about five minutes for the test to develop.
4. Read the result window and record the outcome. For the DSU11, peel back the label strip to view the results.

Minimal training is needed to run either kit, though workplace programs should pair the kit with a documented collection procedure.

Detection Windows: What a Urine Test Can and Can't Tell You

As a general guide, urine testing detects most common drugs for roughly 1 to 4 days after use. Cannabis is the exception, and it can remain detectable for considerably longer with regular use. Actual windows vary with the drug, the amount taken, individual metabolism and how often the person uses, so treat any published figure as approximate. Urine offers a longer detection window than saliva, which is one reason it remains the default for many workplace and rehabilitation programs.

Be clear about what a urine drug test kit result means. A non-negative screen indicates that a drug group may be present at or above the cut-off. It does not prove the person is impaired right now, and it is not legally definitive. Confirmatory laboratory testing is the follow-up that turns a screen into a reliable answer, and any serious testing program builds that step in.

Home Drug Testing Kits vs Workplace Programs

The same kits serve both settings. As home drug testing kits, they give families and individuals a private, indicative answer within minutes, with no appointment and no waiting on a clinic. The sealed-cup format keeps the process straightforward for a first-time user.

For workplaces, our kits support an AS/NZS 4308-aligned testing program. The kit is one part of that program, not the whole of it: a defensible process also needs documented collection procedures, chain-of-custody records, confidentiality and a clear policy, so a kit on its own does not make a workplace compliant. We supply chain-of-custody consumables through our drug testing kits range. If you are setting up or resupplying a program at volume, contact our team and we will quote the same day where we can.

Urine vs Saliva Drug Testing

Urine testing detects use over a longer window, typically days rather than hours, and runs under the well-established AS/NZS 4308 framework, which is why it anchors most ongoing workplace and rehabilitation programs. Saliva testing detects recent use, collection is easily observed, and it runs under the separate oral fluid standard AS/NZS 4760. If your program needs to answer “has this person used recently” rather than “has this person used in the past few days”, our saliva drug test kits are the better fit. Many workplaces run both: urine for scheduled and pre-employment screening, saliva for post-incident and for-cause testing.

Delivery, Pickup and Support

Orders over $175 ship free Australia-wide, with a flat delivery rate below that threshold. Orders are dispatched from our Melbourne warehouse within 1 business day, with delivery typically taking 1 to 7 working days depending on your location. Local pickup is available by appointment, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. A 30-day return policy applies to unopened products still in their sealed packaging, as set out on each product page. As a Melbourne-based supplier, we answer our own phones: call 03 9360 0780 or 1300 103 003 for help choosing a urine drug test kit or setting up a larger order.

Urine Drug Test Kit FAQs

Ready to order? Both urine drug test kit 5-packs are stocked in Melbourne and dispatched within 1 business day. Order online, or call 03 9360 0780 if you want help matching a kit to your testing program before you buy.

Page last updated: July 2026.