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Drug Testing

Webinar: Tracking the trends

September 18, 2014

Industry expert Dr. Barry Sample discusses the latest data from the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.

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2014 SAPAA conference

September 17, 2014

As a platinum sponsor of the SAPAA conference, we couldn't be more excited about this gathering of thought leaders and experts from the industry.

Drug Testing

Webinar: 12 common (and costly) employer mistakes

September 15, 2014

Mark A. de Bernardo discusses how employers can avoid common pitfalls and maximize the effectiveness of substance-abuse prevention programs.

International testing

International drug testing questions & answers

September 12, 2014

Coleen Volksdorf, Manager of International Services, at Quest Diagnostics, was recently featured in the IFDAT Global Insider.

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Workforce drug test positivity rate increases

September 11, 2014

The Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index showed the percentage of positive drug tests among American workers has increased for the first time in more than a decade.

Oral Fluid testing

Ask the experts: Under the influence

September 8, 2014

Is oral fluid is the best drug test specimen type for determining whether an employee is under the influence of drugs – particularly marijuana?

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Marijuana legalization and employee drug testing: outdated or necessary?

September 5, 2014

Is drug testing employees for marijuana and other illicit drugs outdated or is it a necessity for the modern workplace as legislation is changing?

Urine testing

Ask the experts: Urine – the ‘gold standard’ of drug testing

August 28, 2014

Businesses who take part in drug-free workplace programs need flexible testing methods and lab-based urine drug testing offers robust panels.

Synthetic drugs

National Drug Early Warning System

August 26, 2014

This new system will monitor emerging drug trends that will help health experts identify increasing use of designer synthetic compounds.

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Name that Drug – Pain game: The substitute player

August 20, 2014

DATIA focus features a regular, popular column titled, “Name that Drug." The latest edition was written by Dr. Vinnette Batiste at Quest Diagnostics.