Author: Landon Todd
Quest comments for oral fluid mandatory guidelines
HHS published Oral Fluid Mandatory Guidelines which opened a 60-day comment period. Here are our comments in response to the questions posed by HHS.
Preparing for a drug test collection
When preparing for a drug test collection, donors should follow these best practices to help ensure an optimal collection experience.
The prescription drug misuse epidemic
While data from the DTI revealed recent positivity rate declines for prescription opiates, the increased misuse continues to be a growing concern.
Connect with Quest at SHRM 2015
Stop by booth #2043 during the SHRM conference to learn more about workplace drug testing and wellness solutions.
Oral fluid mandatory guidelines comment period now open
The HHS is asking industry professionals to review the Oral Fluid Mandatory Guidelines for federally-mandated drug testing and provide feedback.
Drug positivity rates in D.C. arrestees decline
Data from the Pretrial Services Agency report reveals that the drug positivity rate in D.C. arrestees declined from 49 percent to 27 percent since 2006.
Request for hair drug testing information
The HHS published an RFI seeking comments on regulatory policies and standards regarding the use of hair specimen for federally-mandated drug testing.
Connect with Quest at DATIA 2015
As a sponsor of this year’s DATIA Conference, we couldn’t be more excited about this gathering of experts from across the drug testing industry.
Proposed guidelines impacting workplace drug testing programs
The Department of Health and Human Services published two notices that could lead to important changes in federal drug testing requirements.
Regulated electronic Custody and Control Form (eCCF) use approved
On April 13, the DOT published a Notice of a Final Rule which allows employers, collectors, labs and MROs to use eCCFs for regulated drug testing programs.
