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Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts: What is POCT?

December 8, 2017

POCT is an instant drug or alcohol test that typically yields a result within minutes. Consider all the criteria before choosing a test method.

We're There

I’m There: Jonni Salamone

November 13, 2017

In this month’s feature of our “I’m There” series, Jonni describes what we’re there when you need us means to her.

Urine testing

Clarifying the changes in federal workplace drug testing & documentation

November 10, 2017

Changes to the federal drug testing panel and paperwork are forthcoming, but for now you should continue testing as usual.

Collections

Hair drug test procedures

November 7, 2017

We’ve created a hair drug testing guide to help add clarity to each step of the collections process.

Oral Fluid testing

Ask the Experts: Cheating an oral fluid drug test

November 2, 2017

The best way to pass an oral fluid drug test is to not take drugs for several days leading up to the test, or preferably never. To date, we have not found any adulterants that can successfully mask drugs in an oral fluid test, nor are we aware of any devices used to cheat an oral fluid test.

Ask the Experts

How to choose a drug testing laboratory

October 30, 2017

When selecting a drug testing laboratory, consider criteria such as accuracy, collections, technology, logistics, turnaround time, and customer support.

Hair testing

Ask the Experts: Hair drug test specimens

October 17, 2017

Our experts explain how a hair drug test specimen can be taken from other parts of the body if someone is lacking hair or is bald.

We're There

I’m There: Claudia Padilla

October 16, 2017

In this month’s feature of our “I’m There” series, Claudia describes what we’re there when you need us means to her.

Drugs & Alcohol

Accept the challenge: Drug-free work week

October 13, 2017

Help spread the word and encourage your organization to participate in the National Drug-Free Work Week, October 16-21.

Drugs & Alcohol

10 facts about opioids

October 10, 2017

We compiled the most recent data and headlines about substance abuse, addiction, overdose deaths, and health consequences of America's opioid crisis.