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Superstorm Sandy closes locations
Impacts of Superstorm Sandy continue to cause significant challenges in the Northeast region of the country.
Impact of Hurricane Sandy
We are concerned for the safety of our laboratory staff and collection sites in areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy.
Hair testing supplies stocked at collection sites
All Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers and Preferred Collection Sites will begin stocking hair drug testing collection supplies at their facilities.
National Drug-Free Work Week
This year’s National Drug-Free Work Week is October 15 - 20, 2012. The week emphasizes awareness, the importance of a drug free workforce, and encourages those struggling with drug abuse to seek help.
Transition to Oral-Eze®
Quest Diagnostics introduced Oral-Eze, a new and improved laboratory-based, oral fluid testing system to the market last fall.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, to be held on Saturday, September 29.
Oxycodone testing
Many opiates, such as Oxycodone and Hydrocodone, have seen a dramatic increase in abuse over the last several years.
Important updates to EmployerSolutions.com
Quest Diagnostics improved our website to make it easier to find what you need. We want to be there for you online to share our knowledge to keep you well-informed.
Prescription drug misuse
Dr. Jon R Cohen M.D., CMO and VP of Quest Diagnostics, discusses prescription drug misuse in an article in Medical Laboratory Observer.
Opiates now primary drugs of abuse
Admissions for the primary abuse of opiates such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and codeine, have increased steadily since 1997.