Category: Blog Series
By the Numbers: Customer support
In this edition of "By the Numbers," we look at the numerical values that enable our Customer Support team to serve our customers effectively.
Ask the experts: Is an oral fluid drug test safe?
During the novel coronavirus health crisis, many employers ask is if an oral fluid drug test is safe in the current circumstances. Under rigorous safety procedures, drug testing continues across the country.
Webinar: COVID-19 and the Workplace
Scientists from Quest Diagnostics presented a webinar called, “Ask the experts: COVID-19 and the Workplace." Watch a recording on-demand.
Cold medicines and drug test results
During cold and flu season, questions arise about common cough medicines and their impact on drug test results. Get the facts.
The cost of not drug testing: calculate the savings of implementing a drug testing program
Hiring and retaining employees are some of the most important—and expensive—investments your company can make. Protect your people with drug testing. Discover how much your company could save with a comprehensive calculator from Quest.
National Survey paints an optimistic picture
The newest National Survey on Drug Use and Health report seems more hopeful than the last with fewer people using many forms of both prescription and recreational drugs.
A closer look: Random drug testing
Random drug testing can be a strong deterrent to drug use because it is conducted on an ongoing, unannounced basis; an employer selects one or more individuals for testing from all of the eligible employees in their testing program.
Ask the experts: Is oral fluid drug testing legal?
Is it legal? Our experts discuss using oral fluid for regulated and non-regulated workplace drug testing programs.
Too many lives lost to drug use
Every year, tens of thousands of lives are lost to drug overdoses. Drug abuse affects people from all socioeconomic groups, living across the U.S.
What is a regulated drug test?
A regulated drug test typically involves a urine or alcohol collection performed for specific agencies categorized as “safety-sensitive” workplaces because of the potential influence of their job on public safety.
