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Drug test collections: creating the optimal donor experience

November 12, 2018

Completing a drug test collection can be a positive experience if a donor follows the guidelines we’ve created for an optimal, hassle-free experience.

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Quest to sponsor 2019 NDASA conference

August 21, 2018

Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions will be the Chairman Circle sponsor for the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association conference in March 2019.

Marijuana

Common questions about marijuana

July 12, 2018

Our experts answer common questions about marijuana related to science, drug testing, workplace policies, and state marijuana laws.

Illicit drugs

Fentanyl fuels rise in overdoses

July 11, 2018

Illicitly manufactured fentanyl ranks as the top substance involved in fatal overdoses and it is often mixed with cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine.

We're There

I’m there: Joyce Reid

May 14, 2018

Joyce is a key part of keeping communication open between teams, and helps to bridge gaps at the Atlanta laboratory. In this month’s edition of our “I’m There” series, Joyce describes what we’re there when you need us means to her. Read the full story.

Urine testing

States move to ban synthetic urine

May 4, 2018

Synthetic urine has become a popular means of attempting to elude a positive drug test result, considering it often contains uric acid, a chemical naturally found in urine.

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Drug testing brings possibility

April 17, 2018

One drug test can open up a world of opportunities and potentially change someone’s life. Watch our video series and meet Sandra, Matt, and Kate.

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Our littlest addicts

March 29, 2018

Our country struggles with an opioid crisis and, unfortunately, adults are not the only ones impacted. According to Reuters Investigates, a baby is born dependent on opioids every 19 minutes and the number of children born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is rising.

Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts: DOT 5-panel drug test regimen

March 21, 2018

If you do the math, the DOT 5-panel drug test regimen requires confirmation testing for a total of 14 drugs. Is there a new name for the drug test?

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Recreational marijuana in Maine

February 20, 2018

On February 1, 2018, specific protections for employees or applicants, who use marijuana went into effect in Maine.