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Name that Drug: Mother’s Little Helper

August 23, 2016

The latest edition of “Name that Drug” was written by Amy Gallup, Laboratory Supervisor at Quest Diagnostics.

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Marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance

August 22, 2016

Recently, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) denied two petitions to reschedule marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act.

eCCF

Quest Diagnostics Approved to Use eCCF for Federally-Mandated Workforce

August 18, 2016

Benefits of eCCF include fewer data entry and legibility issues, reduced collection site flaws, less paper to manage and improved overall efficiency.

Illicit drugs

Some drug users can’t distinguish between right and wrong

August 17, 2016

Aside from being dangerous and highly addictive, cocaine and methamphetamine may also affect the moral judgment of users.

eCCF

eCCF update: The paperless revolution

August 8, 2016

Federal eCCF inspections are complete and all Quest Diagnostics drug testing labs are approved to process electronic Custody and Control Forms.

News

Inside Quest Diagnostics: A look at ExamOne

August 5, 2016

If you have ever applied for life insurance and had a paramedical exam with a blood draw, it is likely an ExamOne examiner performed the exam.

Drug Testing

Moving your drug testing program from simple to sophisticated

July 28, 2016

Consider tapping into these resources as you work to broaden your knowledge, enhance your company’s drug testing program, and build your network.

Collections

Ask the Experts: Drug Test Collection Site Options

July 26, 2016

With three types of drug test collection sites and thousands of locations, how do employers know which location best meets their needs?

Urine testing

Combating cheating in urine drug testing

July 18, 2016

Yes, Quest can detect synthetic urine using specimen validity testing, a screening that determines if a specimen is human urine. All urine drug test specimens coming into Quest Diagnostics facilities include specimen validity testing as part of the drug testing process. Learn more about how Quest Diagnostics is combatting cheating in urine drug testing.

International testing

Increased drug use fuels global drug testing market

July 14, 2016

As drug use and abuse grows globally, employers and individuals increasingly turning to drug testing as a deterrent.