Tag: Quest Diagnostics
Data shows rising methamphetamine use
Methamphetamine is more dangerous than ever. Data from the CDC shows an alarming uptick of overdose deaths associated with meth use.
Illinois amends cannabis-related laws
Employers in Illinois should consult with their local legal counsel to determine the impact of the amended act on marijuana and drug testing programs.
FMCSA increases random drug test rate
The rate for random drug testing for FMCSA increased from 25% of the average number of driver positions to 50% effective January 1, 2020. Random testing helps to deter drug use because it is conducted on an unannounced basis.
Marijuana frequently asked questions
Whether it is about its legal status, its side effects, or if employers can drug test employees, questions are plentiful about marijuana. We’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions to help you sift through the noise and get a true sense of the current state of marijuana.
Workplace drug testing policies and marijuana legalization
Employers can continue to drug test for marijuana. As states legalize marijuana, our experts offer some important considerations for your company as you write or revise your drug testing policy.
New oral fluid guidelines for Federal testing
SAMHSA published scientific and technical guidelines for the inclusion of oral fluid specimens in federal testing. Find out what employers need to know.
What you need to know about oral fluid drug testing
Oral fluid drug testing is a popular, accurate, and non-invasive alternative to urine or hair testing. Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about saliva drug testing
A growing – and changing – crop
Marijuana itself has evolved from the mildly potent ditch weed of the 1960s and 70s, to a potent and potentially dangerous narcotic.
The value of an accurate drug test
Lab accreditations and inspections are a way to ensure accurate drug testing and help verify that processes, instrumentation, and personnel adhere to the highest standards of quality. We work to ensure that every drug test reported by our labs is accurate.
Workforce drug testing positivity climbs to its highest rate since 2004
Workforce drug testing positivity climbs to its highest rate since 2004, according to the latest data from the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.
