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News

2014 Prescription Drug Take Back Day

September 24, 2014

Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible way for individuals to dispose of unused prescription drugs.

News

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.

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.

News

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?

News

Marijuana legalization and employee drug testing: outdated or necessary?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Is drug testing employees for marijuana and other illicit drugs outdated or is it a necessity for the modern workplace as legislation is changing?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.

News

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.

News

Continuous lab improvements

August 4, 2014

Quest Diagnostics diligently focuses on our laboratories and continually adjusts, refines and improves our testing processes.

Drugs & Alcohol

Prescription opioids: A dose of reality

July 29, 2014

Prescription drug abuse is the nation's fastest-growing drug problem and has been classified as an epidemic by the CDC.