Tag: codeine
Quest Diagnostics hair testing now includes specific testing for Fentanyl and Methadone
Recent enhancements to our hair testing panels now allow for more specific testing for Fentanyl and Methadone.
Cold medicines and drug test results
During cold and flu season, questions arise about common cough medicines and their impact on drug test results. Get the facts.
By the numbers: Drug users avoid working for employers who test
National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) national drug use data, compared to Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index (DTI) workplace drug use data reveals that drug users avoid working for employers who test.
DEA proposal to curb production of prescription drugs
On August 7, 2017 the DEA published a proposal to limit the manufacturing of several controlled substances starting in 2018.
New to drug testing: Cold medicine’s effect on drug test results
Some cold medicines contain drugs such as hydrocodone, codeine and sympathomimetics, which have been reported to affect drug test results.
Opiates now primary drugs of abuse
Admissions for the primary abuse of opiates such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and codeine, have increased steadily since 1997.
