Tag: 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?
Ask the experts: Effects of hair treatments on drug test results
Our scientific expert, Dr. Barry Sample, answers the question: Can products and treatments affect hair drug test results?
Beyond pre-employment drug testing
Combining one or more reasons for testing is the best way to avoid hiring applicants who use drugs while discouraging drug abuse among employees.
Seven facts about urine drug testing
Why is urine testing the most frequently used method for workforce drug testing? Get the facts about urine testing from Quest Diagnostics.
Why choose Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics is the only SAMHSA-certified and CAP-FDT-accredited laboratory to offer in-house testing for all three of the most popular drug test types: urine, oral fluid, and hair.
Comprehensive drug testing solutions
Drug testing can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. We can help employers choose the elements that are most valuable for their employees.
New insights from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health
It is important for employers to examine trends and data, such as NSDUH, that helps to inform a workforce drug testing program.