Tag: drug testing

Oral Fluid testing

Ask the experts: Under the influence

September 8, 2014

Is oral fluid is the best drug test specimen type for determining whether an employee is under the influence of drugs – particularly marijuana?

New to Drug Testing

New to drug testing: Hair testing

May 23, 2013

During my first year of employment, I’m writing a weekly column highlighting drug testing procedures, products and processes as I discover them.

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Drug testing industry roundtable features Bob McCormick

March 29, 2013

Bob McCormick, VP of Employer Solutions at Quest Diagnostics, comments on the growth and future of drug testing and prescription drug monitoring.

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National Drug-Free Work Week

October 1, 2012

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.

Online Solutions

Paperless drug testing can lead to big savings

April 26, 2012

Quest Diagnostics eReq offers employers a complementary, hassle-free, convenient system to order drug screenings 24/7.

We're There

We’re There When You Need Us™

February 29, 2012

Accurate. Reliable. Efficient. Convenient. These words were used most often used to describe Quest Diagnostics drug testing services.

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The effectiveness of workplace drug testing

October 13, 2011

More than half of employers (57%) conduct drug tests on all job candidates, while only 29% do not conduct drug tests on any job candidates.

Drug Testing

Florida governor signs state worker random testing order

March 29, 2011

Governor Rick Scott of Florida signed an executive order requiring all prospective state employees to submit to a drug test

Urine testing

Lab-based testing for ecstasy

October 5, 2009

Quest Diagnostics uses state-of-the-art technology to screen for ecstasy.

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DOT testing guidelines

August 28, 2009

The Department of Transportation publishes a booklet called “What Employers Need to Know About DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing.”