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New to Drug Testing

New to drug testing: random testing

March 20, 2014

While keeping drug users from being hired is important, deterring current employees from using drugs is just as vital.

Alcohol

EtG alcohol testing

March 14, 2014

Quest Diagnostics now offers an EtG alcohol testing intended exclusively for criminal justice, child welfare, and other court-related testing.

New to Drug Testing

New to drug testing: Pre-employment screening

March 13, 2014

There are many drug testing programs available, but pre-employment screenings help to filter out drug users before they even step foot on your premises.

Oral Fluid testing

New to drug testing: Oral fluid testing

March 5, 2014

While urine is the industry standard for drug testing, oral fluid is the best option for detecting recent drug use.

Synthetic drugs

New to drug testing: Synthetic stimulants

February 28, 2014

Synthetic compounds change frequently and our scientific experts must monitor, and adjust our testing panels to an ever-changing list of substances.

Illicit drugs

10 facts you should know about marijuana

February 24, 2014

Ten facts on why marijuana, and its impact on workplaces and individuals is worthy of concern.

News

Commercial driver database proposal

February 21, 2014

Last week the FMCSA announced a proposed rule that would establish a national drug testing database for all commercial driver’s license holders.

Alcohol

New to drug testing: Alcohol testing

February 20, 2014

Alcohol intoxication can impair brain function and motor skills and impair one’s ability to work.

New to Drug Testing

New to drug testing: Specimen validity testing

February 14, 2014

Collectors keep donors from contaminating specimen, but also take measures at the laboratory to help ensure that your test results are accurate.

News

Drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S.

February 10, 2014

Deaths caused by drug overdoses have surpassed traffic fatalities as the leading cause of accidental death in the United States.