Tag: codeine

Hair testing

Quest Diagnostics hair testing now includes specific testing for Fentanyl and Methadone

September 13, 2023

Recent enhancements to our hair testing panels now allow for more specific testing for Fentanyl and Methadone.

Ask the Experts

Cold medicines and drug test results

February 11, 2020

During cold and flu season, questions arise about common cough medicines and their impact on drug test results. Get the facts.

By the Numbers

By the numbers: Drug users avoid working for employers who test

November 14, 2018

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.

News

DEA proposal to curb production of prescription drugs

August 24, 2017

On August 7, 2017 the DEA published a proposal to limit the manufacturing of several controlled substances starting in 2018.

New to Drug Testing

New to drug testing: Cold medicine’s effect on drug test results

December 20, 2013

Some cold medicines contain drugs such as hydrocodone, codeine and sympathomimetics, which have been reported to affect drug test results.

News

Opiates now primary drugs of abuse

August 14, 2012

Admissions for the primary abuse of opiates such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and codeine, have increased steadily since 1997.