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Drug Testing

The 5 panel drug test

March 3, 2020 By

The best building block for your drug-free work policy. The 5-panel drug test screens for the five most common drugs. It is the considered the standard.

Ask the Experts

Cold medicines and drug test results

February 11, 2020 By

During cold and flu season, questions arise about common cough medicines and their impact on drug test results. Get the facts.

By the Numbers

The cost of not drug testing: calculate the savings of implementing a drug testing program

February 4, 2020 By

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.

Drug Testing

A closer look: Drug testing panels

January 21, 2020 By

With hundreds of different combinations of detectable drugs and cutoff levels, there’s a urine testing panel for almost any reason for drug testing.

News

FMCSA increases random drug test rate

January 16, 2020 By

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.

Drugs & Alcohol

International drugs: Opioids and the worldwide epidemic

December 19, 2019 By

The opioid epidemic is not a uniquely American problem. In our new series, International Drugs, we take a closer look at opioid use around the world.

Marijuana

Marijuana in the workplace: National Safety Council’s new position

December 10, 2019 By

In its new position, the National Security Council urges employers to implement policies stating no amount of cannabis consumption is acceptable for those who work in safety-sensitive positions.

Marijuana

Workplace drug testing policies and marijuana legalization

December 3, 2019 By

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 By

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

Drug Testing

5 drug positivity take-aways from our Industry Insights webinar

October 14, 2019 By

Read about the 5 take-aways from our recent webinar covering the latest data from the Industry Insights: Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.