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Drug testing live in Lenexa

October 5, 2018

Quest invited SAPAA attendees to tour our Lenexa, KS facility which is the largest single-site workplace drug testing laboratory in the United States. Our scientists led guests through the drug testing process from start to finish so they could see our lab in action.

Drug Testing

Opioid overdoses at work

September 21, 2018

Overdose deaths at work from drugs or alcohol increased by 38% annually between 2013 and 2016. Learn how the CDC and NIOSH are responding to the crisis.

We're There

I’m There: Lawrence Guinn

September 19, 2018

Lawrence Guinn, Director, Customer Solutions, knows that fostering an environment of collaboration and adaptability leads to success.

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Hurricane Florence

September 13, 2018

Hurricane Florence will affect our Patient Serivce Centers. In affected coastal areas, locations may be closed or will close in advance of the storm.

Drug Testing

Federal drug testing expanded opiate panel impacting positivity

September 13, 2018

The dangers associated with opioids misuse are likely elevated based on a testing population that includes drivers, pilots, and other safety-sensitive roles.

Ask the Experts

Ask the experts: Drug testing and prescription medication

September 11, 2018

What happens if you fail a drug test but have a prescription? Learn about the important role Medical Review Officers have in the drug screening process.

Synthetic drugs

K2 explosion: What happened in Connecticut?

September 6, 2018

K2 is not a safe alternative to marijuana. On the contrary, its dangerous chemicals are mostly unknown and carry a high risk of drug overdose.

Drugs & Alcohol

Painkiller use around the world

August 31, 2018

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day we take a look at American opioid use compared to the broader global landscape. The results inform why the epidemic is not slowing down.

Illicit drugs

Marijuana edibles gain favor

August 23, 2018

Marijuana enthusiasts are moving away from smoking marijuana in favor of edibles. As marijuana products gain popularity, drug testing supports a drug-free workplace.

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Quest to sponsor 2019 NDASA conference

August 21, 2018

Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions will be the Chairman Circle sponsor for the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association conference in March 2019.