Tag: Dr. Barry Sample

News

Random testing rates for 2019

December 28, 2018

The US Department of Transportation agencies and the Coast Guard publish their annual minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates for 2019.

News

First-ever analysis of industry-specific drug testing data

December 19, 2018

Workforce drug positivity rises by double-digits in almost one-third of U.S. industry sectors examined, according to new Quest Diagnostics analysis.

By the Numbers

Data shows escalating drug use in the U.S. workforce

January 24, 2017

Typically, there is at least 30 percent more self-reported drug use by people who work for an employer without a drug testing program.

By the Numbers

Post-accident positivity climbs among American workers

January 4, 2017

Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index data shows a significant increase in positive post-accident drug tests in the American workforce.

Oral Fluid testing

THC drug recovery and stability using Oral-Eze

October 20, 2015

New data shows that Oral-Eze oral fluid testing provides consistent, reproducible drug recovery and stability of THC (marijuana) from collection to lab testing.

News

Drug testing trends video

August 14, 2015

A new video highlights key findings from the “Drug Testing Trends” session presented by Dr. Barry Sample at the annual DATIA conference. Watch now.

News

The Wall Street Journal reports rising workplace drug use

June 15, 2015

The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. workers testing positive for drugs is increasing, citing new data from Quest Diagnostics.

News

Illicit drug test positivity rate increases

June 3, 2015

The percentage of American workers testing positive for illicit drugs has increased for the second consecutive year according to Quest Diagnostics.

Instant testing

Instant drug testing webinar recap

May 8, 2015

Two experts from Quest Diagnostics presented a webinar about the advantages and limitations of instant drug testing solutions. Read some key points.

News

Science and cyborgs with Dr. Barry Sample

April 24, 2015

Dr. Barry Sample answers questions from New York City elementary students about the impacts of drug use.