Author: Nicole Jupe

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Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions welcomes Keith Ward

April 16, 2020

Keith Ward is the new leader of Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions. We offer reliable workplace drug testing, an extensive collection site network, and personal service and support.

Hair testing

What you need to know about hair drug testing

March 31, 2020

Employers choose hair testing to help identify habitual and periodic drug users using its 90-day drug detection window. Get the facts.

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COVID-19 & workplace drug testing

March 17, 2020

In the case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Quest has taken several measures to bolster our preparedness.

Illicit drugs

Data shows rising methamphetamine use

February 18, 2020

Methamphetamine is more dangerous than ever. Data from the CDC shows an alarming uptick of overdose deaths associated with meth use.

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FMCSA increases random drug test rate

January 16, 2020

The rate for random drug testing for FMCSA increased from 25% of the average number of driver positions to 50% effective January 1, 2020. Random testing helps to deter drug use because it is conducted on an unannounced basis.

Marijuana

Workplace drug testing policies and marijuana legalization

December 3, 2019

Employers can continue to drug test for marijuana. As states legalize marijuana, our experts offer some important considerations for your company as you write or revise your drug testing policy.

Oral Fluid testing

New oral fluid guidelines for Federal testing

November 21, 2019

SAMHSA published scientific and technical guidelines for the inclusion of oral fluid specimens in federal testing. Find out what employers need to know.

Oral Fluid testing

What you need to know about oral fluid drug testing

November 12, 2019

Oral fluid drug testing is a popular, accurate, and non-invasive alternative to urine or hair testing. Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about saliva drug testing

Marijuana

Clearing up the confusion with marijuana

August 30, 2019

Employers face a number of issues with marijuana. Our experts discussed safety-sensitive carve-outs, impairment, off-duty use, employment protections, and CBD products as well as medical and recreational marijuana state laws.

Oral Fluid testing

Ask the experts: Is oral fluid drug testing legal?

August 15, 2019

Is it legal? Our experts discuss using oral fluid for regulated and non-regulated workplace drug testing programs.