Drug and alcohol testing near San Marino

In short

Blackburn Monitoring serves San Marino residents from our office at 12326 Venice Blvd in Mar Vista, about 22 miles away. We offer discreet, low cost drug and alcohol testing with a real coordinator, and results go only to people you authorize in writing.

San Marino is a small residential city between Pasadena, South Pasadena and San Gabriel, with no freeway running through it. We do not have an office in San Marino. Families here tend to care about privacy above all, and that is how we work: one coordinator, written consent, and nothing shared without it.

Talk to a real person today. Call (888) 305-5422. Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Testing by appointment.

Getting to us from San Marino

Most people take surface streets south to the I-10 west, or head to the CA-110 Arroyo Seco Parkway through downtown and then the I-10 west. Outside rush hour, plan on roughly 35 to 50 minutes, longer at peak times. Metro A Line stations in nearby South Pasadena and Pasadena connect to downtown, but reaching Mar Vista by transit takes transfers.

San Marino and the courts

San Marino has its own police department. Cases from this area are often heard in the Superior Court’s Northeast District, which includes the Pasadena and Alhambra courthouses. Check your paperwork for your courthouse. We provide chain of custody documentation when needed.

Families in San Marino

San Marino Unified School District serves the city’s public schools. Parents of teens and of college students home on break often call us first, wanting a clear and fair way to address a worry without it becoming a family fight.

Testing options

There is no one size plan. People from San Marino usually start with one of these:

  • One-time testing. A single scheduled test when you need an answer now.
  • Random testing program. You are notified when to report, so tests cannot be planned around. See our random drug testing program.
  • Ongoing monitoring. A coordinator who knows you, a schedule that can change as things improve, and results shared only with people you authorize in writing. Learn about drug and alcohol monitoring.
  • Court ordered testing. Court ordered testing with chain of custody documentation when it is needed.

Tests include a 12 panel urine drug test that covers common substances such as opioids, stimulants, benzodiazepines and cannabis, fentanyl testing, an EtG alcohol test, a breathalyzer, and saliva testing on request. Positives that will be acted on are confirmed by partner laboratories. Bring a photo ID to intake. Observed collection is used when a court, program or agreement requires it. Compare everything on our services page.

Mobile testing

Mobile testing at a home or workplace is offered for an additional fee. San Marino is a long way from our Westside office, so mobile testing may be available in your area; call to ask before you plan around it. Outside office hours, testing can also be arranged at other Blackburn locations on the Westside.

Who we help

Testing from San Marino usually involves one of these situations:

  • Families of adults and teens who want clear answers without becoming the police at home.
  • People with court, probation, diversion or attorney requirements. Attorneys can start on our page for attorneys.
  • Licensed professionals under monitoring, such as doctors, nurses, lawyers and pilots.
  • Treatment programs and clinicians who want objective results between sessions. See our page for clinicians.

More support when you need it

San Marino families often want testing handled quietly, and the next step after a result can be just as discreet. When more help makes sense, Blackburn has it.

Not sure where to start? Our get help page lists free and urgent options. Your monitoring coordinator can also make the introduction.

Nearby areas

We also have pages for Pasadena and San Gabriel. See every area we serve.

Talk to a real person today. Call (888) 305-5422. Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Testing by appointment.

If someone may have taken too much of a substance, is hard to wake, or is in danger, call 911. For a mental health or suicidal crisis, call or text 988. For free, confidential treatment referrals, the SAMHSA National Helpline is 1-800-662-4357.

Common questions

Will anyone in San Marino know my family is testing?

Not from us. Results go only to people the person being tested authorizes in writing.

Which courthouse covers San Marino?

Often a Northeast District courthouse, such as Pasadena or Alhambra. Your court notice lists the exact location.

Is the Arroyo Seco Parkway a good route from San Marino?

It can be, especially from the north side of town. The I-10 is more direct from the south. Check traffic before you go.

Can a college student home in San Marino test over a break?

Yes. An adult student signs a release that names who receives results, such as a parent.

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