Tag: Quest Diagnostics

Synthetic drugs

Name that Drug: A stimulating psychoactive perspective

September 15, 2015

DATIA focus features a regular column titled, “Name that Drug” where interesting facts about a mystery drug are described.

News

Our continuous quest towards improving customer satisfaction

September 10, 2015

We have made key improvements to our collection services, customer support and laboratory operations in an effort to improve customer satisfaction.

Instant testing

Rely on Express Results™ Online

September 9, 2015

Express Results Online helps employers to easily manage the drug testing process electronically with remarkable speed. Read the benefits.

Alcohol

Curbing drunk driving

August 31, 2015

Data from a CDC study revealed that the demographic for drunk drivers is young males with a history of binge drinking.

News

2015 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

August 26, 2015

The DEA has announced its tenth annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, an event to help people dispose any unused prescription medications.

Hair testing

Quest comments for hair specimen mandatory guidelines

August 5, 2015

HHS published an RFI seeking comments for federally-mandated hair drug testing. Here are our comments in response to the questions posed by HHS.

Oral Fluid testing

Quest comments for oral fluid mandatory guidelines

August 3, 2015

HHS published Oral Fluid Mandatory Guidelines which opened a 60-day comment period. Here are our comments in response to the questions posed by HHS.

Collections

Preparing for a drug test collection

July 30, 2015

When preparing for a drug test collection, donors should follow these best practices to help ensure an optimal collection experience.

Synthetic drugs

Synthetic drugs: Common questions

July 24, 2015

Dr. Kim Samano presented information about synthetic cannabinoids ("K2/Spice") and designer stimulants known as “bath salts” in our recent webinar.

News

CDC report reveals dramatic rise in heroin use

July 21, 2015

Heroin use is increasing across all demographics, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.