TPA LIST OVER 120+ UPDATED WITH NEW TPAS 2026 EDITION

✅ What is a TPA (Third-Party Administrator) in the lab industry?

A Third-Party Administrator (TPA) is a company that acts as the middleman between clients (employers, government agencies, schools, DOT-regulated companies, etc.) and service providers (labs, collectors, medical review officers).

They manage drug testing, background checks, occupational health, and compliance programs on behalf of their clients.

✅ What TPAs Do for Labs

  1. Contract with Employers/Agencies

    • TPAs sign contracts with businesses that need drug testing, health screenings, or compliance services.

    • Example: A trucking company needs DOT drug tests for drivers. They don’t want to manage labs directly, so they go through a TPA.

  2. Assign Clients to Labs/Collectors

    • The TPA has a network of labs and mobile collectors.

    • When a client orders a test, the TPA directs that client to one of their partner labs (like you).

    • For mobile labs, the TPA schedules appointments at job sites, schools, or homes and sends the collector out.

  3. Handle Payment & Billing

    • The employer/client pays the TPA.

    • The TPA then pays you (the lab or mobile collector) for the service.

    • Often TPAs pay on a per-test basis (ex: $50–$120 per urine collection, higher for specialty tests).

  4. Ensure Compliance

    • They keep all records, chain of custody forms, and compliance logs so the employer stays legally protected.

✅ How TPAs Send Mobile Lab Clients

  • A TPA might have a contract with 200+ trucking companies that need random DOT drug testing. Instead of each company calling a lab, the TPA receives the request.

  • They look at your profile in their collector network and assign you the job if you’re closest.

  • You get a notification/order, collect the specimen on-site, and send it to the designated lab (if you’re just the collector) OR process it (if your lab is certified for that test).

  • You invoice the TPA, and the TPA pays you.

✅ Why Partnering with TPAs Benefits Your Lab

  • Consistent client flow without needing to chase contracts directly.

  • Mobile opportunities (they send you out to schools, worksites, homes, etc.).

  • Guaranteed payment (they collect from clients and then pay you).

  • Scalability (TPAs work nationwide, so you can expand your reach).

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