Workplace Drug Testing Service Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Sample Type (Urine Drug Testing, Oral Fluid Drug Testing, and Hair Drug Testing), By Application (Hospital Laboratories, Clinical Laboratories, and Others), and Region Forecast 2020-2031

Workplace Drug Testing Service Market size was valued at US$ 5,289.8 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 8,776.0 million by 2031, growing at a significant CAGR of 7.5% from 2025-2031. Workplace drug testing service is a testing process that is used to check the presence of any drugs or alcohol in the system of employees or applicants appearing for a job. As part of the job application process, many companies require candidates to undergo drug testing before receiving a job offer.

The rising legal and regulatory requirements are a significant driver for the increased revenues of the market. With the rising focus on creating drug-free workplaces, several federal laws and regulations, such as the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988,  are being imposed by the regulatory bodies. If a worker consumes drugs or alcohol, their reaction times, coordination, concentration, judgment, and work performance are likely to be impaired, which ultimately will decrease productivity at work. Therefore, companies are adopting several drug-free workplace programs, which in turn drive the growth of the market.

Furthermore, the rising safety and liability concerns are another significant driver behind the sales of workplace drug testing services. Workplace health and safety is one of the greatest responsibilities of both employers as well as employees. Drug and alcohol abuse can result in higher rates of accidents, incidents, and injury due to worker impairment. Poor judgment and carelessness lead to unnecessary risks for both the employee under the influence and others. By adopting drug testing services, employers can ensure the safety of their employees in the workplace and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. This rising workplace safety concern has increased the use of workplace drug testing service, which in turn drive the growth of the market.

However, the high cost of workplace drug testing services stands as a potential restraint to the market growth. Meanwhile, the increase in workplace culture and safety initiatives and rising investments by the government across the globe can create significant opportunities for the growth of the market over the forecasted years. The key players in the market are further contributing to the development of the market by announcing launches, collaborations, and acquisitions. For instance, in November 2022, Marshall Health and Mountain Health Network launched new drug testing services for employers and healthcare providers.

Key Developments

•  In March 2020, Accurate Background acquired CareerBuilder Employment Screening (CBES) from CareerBuilder to expand it product portfolio.