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Drug positivity rates continue at historically high levels

May 26, 2021 By

Marijuana positivity continues double-digit increases to keep overall drug positivity at historically high levels, according to the latest Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.

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Ask the Experts: Hair drug test collections

May 18, 2021 By

The amount of hair needed for a hair drug test is approximately 100 milligrams made up of the first 1-½ inches from the root end. The hair is typically cut from the crown of the back of the head in a manner where it will not be as noticeable. Learn more about hair drug test collections.

Urine testing

Thwarting drug test cheaters

May 4, 2021 By

There are safeguards to help employers prevent a job applicant or employee who uses drugs from cheating or altering a drug test. Learn more.

Hair testing

Ask the experts: Hair testing vs. hair follicle testing

April 27, 2021 By

What is the difference between hair drug testing and hair follicle drug testing? We asked a Quest expert to explain.

Hair testing

Ask the experts: Effects of hair treatments on drug test results

April 6, 2021 By

Our scientific expert, Dr. Barry Sample, answers the question: Can products and treatments affect hair drug test results?

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Ask the experts: The life of a drug testing specimen

March 23, 2021 By

Our labs handle more than eight million drug testing specimens yearly while maintaining an excellent track record of reliability and accuracy.

Hair testing

Common questions about hair testing

March 9, 2021 By

An expert from Quest Diagnostics answers some of the most common questions about hair drug testing.

White Papers

The new age of marijuana white paper

February 23, 2021 By

This white paper aims to shed light on the drug, its legal classification, and the importance of drug testing in the workplace.

Drug Testing

Beyond pre-employment drug testing

February 2, 2021 By

Combining one or more reasons for testing is the best way to avoid hiring applicants who use drugs while discouraging drug abuse among employees.

Urine testing

Seven facts about urine drug testing

January 26, 2021 By

Why is urine testing the most frequently used method for workforce drug testing? Get the facts about urine testing from Quest Diagnostics.