Tag: Quest Diagnostics
The value of workplace drug testing
Workplace drug testing remains a valuable tool for employers. Understanding the return on the investment can set your mind at ease.
Welcome to the way-back machine called hair testing
Risk and opportunity are linked, but maybe not in the way you think. Because with hair testing, the elimination of risk is the opportunity.
Drug test collections – scheduling just got easier
The new Schedule at Check-in helps make drug test collection scheduling more efficient, consistent, and convenient for donors and employers alike.
Ask the Experts: Drug testing cutoffs
Employers should carefully select a drug test specimen type and cutoff level based on the desired window of detection and regulatory requirements.
Ask the Experts: Hair drug test collections
The amount of hair needed for a hair drug test is approximately 100 milligrams made up of the first 1-½ inches from the root end. The hair is typically cut from the crown of the back of the head in a manner where it will not be as noticeable. Learn more about hair drug test collections.
Ask the experts: Secondhand marijuana smoke
Can you fail a drug test from secondhand smoke? There are no published, peer-reviewed studies to date that indicate someone would test positive on a drug test due to incidental exposure of marijuana smoke. Learn more from Dr. Barry Sample, Quest Diagnostics.
Thwarting drug test cheaters
There are safeguards to help employers prevent a job applicant or employee who uses drugs from cheating or altering a drug test. Learn more.
Ask the experts: Hair testing vs. hair follicle testing
What is the difference between hair drug testing and hair follicle drug testing? We asked a Quest expert to explain.
Celebrating Lab Week
Every April, we honor our lab professionals during Lab Week. Their work makes helps to keep our workplaces safe and drug-free.
Challenging the poppy seed defense
A Quest Diagnostics study helps to answer the question: Can eating poppy seeds produce a positive drug test for a job applicant or employee?
