by Nicole Jupe on September 26, 2011
The final rule regarding the use of the Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) was issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT). This rule lengthens the use of the 2000 CCF until the new deadline of November 30, 2011. The Final Rule finalizes protocol for use of the new CCF.
To review the Department of Transportation issued document, click here.
Again, the best business practice in preparation of this deadline extension is to replace the old form with the new CCF. Please don’t delay.
by Nicole Jupe on September 12, 2011
To help ensure the integrity of urine drug tests, it’s important to perform specimen validity testing.
Adulterants are foreign substances either ingested or added directly to a urine specimen to prevent the detection of drug use. Donors sometimes attempt to add adulterants, ranging from everyday household items to specific chemical additives, to tamper with the results. Sometimes, also promoted as “cleansing agents,” adulterants are easily obtained through the Internet or common retail sources.
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, the world’s leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, offers a solution for eliminating drugs and the substances that alter test results from the workplace with TestSure.
TestSure screens the specimen for a variety of adulterant compounds with state-of-the-art secondary testing methods. This additional safeguard increases the level of confidence in your workplace drug testing program.
For more information on specimen validity testing, contact your Quest Diagnostics sales representative today, or contact our National Customer Support Center at 800-877-7484.