NEED HELP NOW? Call 911 for emergencies. Call or text 988 for mental health or substance use crises. Local 24/7 support: 262-657-7188.

262-658-8166

6103 39th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53142

262-658-8166

6103 39th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53142

NEED HELP NOW? Call 911 for emergencies. Call or text 988 for mental health or substance use crises. Local 24/7 support: 262-657-7188.

NEED HELP NOW? Call 911 for emergencies. Call or text 988 for mental health or substance use crises. Local 24/7 support: 262-657-7188.

Direct Biomarker2026-07-29T11:59:16-05:00
Alcohol & Drug Testing

Direct Biomarker Testing

When the question covers more than today — weeks or months of history — direct biomarker testing is the answer. These laboratory tests detect markers the body only produces from the substance itself, which is why courts, employers, agencies, and families rely on them. Straight process, published fees, and respect from start to finish.

What “direct biomarker” means
A direct biomarker is a compound your body produces only when a specific substance is actually in it — not something that can show up from being around it or from unrelated causes. Testing for direct biomarkers in hair, nails, or blood gives a longer, more reliable look back than a same-day screen.

Laboratory analysis is performed by United States Drug Testing Laboratories (USDTL), an accredited reference lab specializing in direct biomarker testing.

Options and fees — published up front

Alcohol testing
EtG

$115

Alcohol only. Nails or hair. 4–6 month detection window — the longest look back available.

PEth

$115

Alcohol only. A simple bloodspot. 3–5 week detection window.

Drug Testing
5-Panel

$100

THC, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, PCP.

12-Panel

$200

THC, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, oxycodone, PCP, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, fentanyl, meperidine, tramadol.

Combination Alcohol & Drug Testing
EtG + 5-Panel

$200

Alcohol plus the 5-panel: THC, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, PCP.

EtG + 12-Panel

$300

Alcohol plus the full 12-panel.

In some cases, testing for additional drugs can be completed upon request; an additional cost will apply.

What to expect

By appointment only

Call 262-658-8166 to schedule. Tell staff what the test is for — court, employer, agency, custody, or personal — and they will confirm the right option.

A simple collection

A small hair or nail sample, or a bloodspot for PEth. Quick, and handled with respect.

Payment first

All tests are self-pay — cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards accepted. Payment in full is required before testing is completed.

If plans change

Call ahead — rescheduling with notice costs nothing. There is a $25 fee for no-shows, and refund requests carry a $25 processing fee.

Straight answers about results

A direct biomarker result shows whether the tested substance was present during the detection window. It does not pinpoint exact dates, amounts, or circumstances — and Hope Council reports results without medical or legal interpretation. What a result means for your case, your job, or your health belongs with the professionals involved. What it never changes is how you are treated here.

Results go to you and to anyone you authorize through a signed Release of Information — a court, attorney, employer, or agency. Nothing is shared without it.

Common Questions

Which biomarker test do I need?2026-07-08T16:08:58-05:00

It depends on what the result needs to show. EtG (nails or hair) looks back 4–6 months; PEth (bloodspot) looks back 3–5 weeks; drug panels cover 5 or 12 substances, alone or combined with EtG. Call 262-658-8166, describe the requirement, and staff will point you to the right one — no lecture included.

How much does it cost?2026-07-08T16:09:14-05:00

Fees are published up front: EtG $115, PEth $115, 5-panel $100, 12-panel $200, EtG + 5-panel $200, EtG + 12-panel $300. Testing for additional drugs is available on request at additional cost.

Can the test tell exactly when I used?2026-07-08T16:09:29-05:00

No. A biomarker result shows presence within the detection window — not specific dates or amounts. If precision matters for your situation, discuss it with the professionals relying on the result before you schedule.

Who sees my results?2026-07-08T16:09:47-05:00

You, and only the parties you authorize through a signed Release of Information. Alcohol and drug services at Hope Council are protected by federal and state confidentiality laws.

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