ARCpoint Labs of King of Prussia

ARCpoint Labs of King of Prussia is a third-party testing and laboratory services center located at 1012 W 9th Avenue, Suite 130, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The facility handles drug and alcohol testing, DNA testing, clinical and wellness lab work, background screening, and specialty collections such as autologous serum tears. It operates as part of the ARCpoint Labs network, a franchise system of independently owned testing centers found throughout the United States and Canada, and it is owned and run locally rather than by a corporate parent.

As a third-party administrator and collection site, the center occupies a specific place in the testing process. It does not employ the physicians who order tests or the reference laboratories that analyze specimens. Instead, it performs collections under chain of custody protocols, coordinates with accredited laboratories, and manages the reporting of results back to employers, attorneys, clinicians, or individuals. That structure is why the same location can serve a trucking company arranging a random testing pool, an ophthalmology patient needing a blood draw for prescription eye drops, and a traveler enrolling in a federal screening program.

Employer and Workplace Testing

A large share of the work handled at the King of Prussia location involves workplace testing programs. Services in this category typically include:

• Pre-employment drug screening, including urine, hair, oral fluid, and nail collections depending on the detection window an employer requires
• Random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and return-to-duty testing
• Department of Transportation testing that follows 49 CFR Part 40 procedures for regulated employers such as motor carriers, transit agencies, aviation, rail, and pipeline operators
• Breath alcohol testing conducted by trained technicians using evidential breath testing devices
• Consortium and random pool management for companies too small to administer their own selections
• Policy development assistance and supervisor training related to drug-free workplace requirements
• On-site and mobile collections at job sites, which are often requested after workplace incidents or for testing multiple employees at once

Employers working with the lab generally receive results through secure electronic reporting, with non-negative specimens forwarded for confirmation testing by gas chromatography or mass spectrometry and reviewed by a Medical Review Officer where required by regulation. For companies in Montgomery and Chester counties, the King of Prussia location provides a nearby collection site that can be written into a company testing policy as a designated facility.

Individual, Legal, and Court-Ordered Testing

The center also serves individuals who need testing for personal or legal reasons. Common requests include testing tied to family court matters, custody proceedings, probation and parole conditions, professional licensing boards, adoption agencies, and school or athletic program requirements. Because these tests frequently need to withstand scrutiny, collections are documented under strict chain of custody and results can be released in formats acceptable to courts and agencies. Individuals who simply want to know their own status before an employment screening can also arrange confidential personal testing.

DNA and Relationship Testing

DNA collection is another service line. This includes legal paternity testing performed with witnessed collection and documented chain of custody for use in child support, custody, immigration, and estate matters, as well as non-legal or peace-of-mind testing for families who want answers without a court filing. Related relationship tests such as sibling, grandparent, and avuncular analysis are generally available through partner laboratories accredited by the AABB.

Clinical and Wellness Lab Testing

Beyond compliance testing, the facility offers laboratory panels that individuals can order directly, often without a physician referral, in categories that include:

• Comprehensive metabolic and lipid panels
• Complete blood counts
• Thyroid, hormone, and vitamin level testing
• Hemoglobin A1C and other diabetes markers
• Sexually transmitted infection screening
• Food sensitivity and allergy panels
• Employer-sponsored wellness screenings and biometric events

Pricing for consumer-ordered panels is typically quoted up front, which appeals to people paying out of pocket, those with high-deductible insurance plans, and employers organizing group screenings for staff.

Autologous Serum Tears

One of the more specialized offerings at this location is the preparation of autologous serum tears, also called autologous serum eye drops. These are prescription drops made from a patient's own blood rather than from manufactured ingredients. After a corneal specialist or ophthalmologist writes the order, a phlebotomist draws blood at the lab, the serum is separated and diluted according to the prescribed concentration, and the finished drops are dispensed in frozen vials for the patient to thaw and use over time. The therapy is generally prescribed for severe or refractory dry eye disease, Sjogren's syndrome, graft versus host disease, persistent corneal epithelial defects, and dry eye that has not responded to conventional artificial tears or prescription anti-inflammatory drops. Because serum contains growth factors, vitamins, and proteins similar to those found in natural tears, it is used when the ocular surface needs support that off-the-shelf products cannot provide. Patients typically return periodically for repeat draws as their supply is used, and refrigerated or frozen storage instructions are provided at pickup.

TSA PreCheck, Fingerprinting, and Background Screening

The King of Prussia location functions as an enrollment site for TSA PreCheck, the Transportation Security Administration program that allows approved travelers to use expedited screening lanes at participating airports. Enrollment involves identity document verification, fingerprint capture, and payment of the government fee, and appointments are usually brief. The lab also handles fingerprinting for licensing and employment purposes, along with background screening services such as criminal history searches, motor vehicle records, employment and education verification, and credit or credential checks for employers conducting due diligence on applicants.

Location, Access, and Visiting Information

The office sits on West 9th Avenue in King of Prussia, within a short drive of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 202, and Interstate 76, placing it in reach of Wayne, Norristown, Bridgeport, Conshohocken, Phoenixville, Valley Forge, and the western Philadelphia suburbs generally. The suite is on an accessible ground level, with a wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom, and parking lot on site.

Appointments can be scheduled by phone at +1 484-370-2725 or through the website at arcpointlabs.com/king-of-prussia. Employer clients typically set up an account in advance so that authorization forms are on file before an employee arrives. Individuals should plan to bring a government-issued photo identification, any physician order or prescription for clinical and serum tear appointments, court or agency paperwork for legally mandated tests, and the required documents listed by TSA for enrollment visits. Calling ahead is advisable for specialty collections, since some tests require kits or processing arrangements to be prepared before the visit.