Tag: toxicology

New to Drug Testing

New to drug testing: Post-accident testing

April 4, 2014

Post-accident drug testing, sometimes referred to as “post-incident” testing, can help determine if drugs or alcohol may have influenced an accident.

Drug Testing

Webinar: Compliance expert shares auditing advice

April 3, 2014

Our webinar features practical tips to prepare for a regulated drug and alcohol testing program audit from compliance expert, Lisa Ruehle.

New to Drug Testing

New to drug testing: Medical review officer

March 28, 2014

An MRO is an independent, licensed physician who is responsible for reviewing laboratory results and evaluating medical explanations for them.

Oral Fluid testing

Lab-based vs. instant oral fluid drug testing

March 21, 2014

While urine testing is the industry standard and is primarily used for pre-employment screenings, oral fluid is the best at detecting recent drug use.

Alcohol

EtG alcohol testing

March 14, 2014

Quest Diagnostics now offers an EtG alcohol testing intended exclusively for criminal justice, child welfare, and other court-related testing.

New to Drug Testing

New to drug testing: Pre-employment screening

March 13, 2014

There are many drug testing programs available, but pre-employment screenings help to filter out drug users before they even step foot on your premises.

Oral Fluid testing

New to drug testing: Oral fluid testing

March 5, 2014

While urine is the industry standard for drug testing, oral fluid is the best option for detecting recent drug use.

News

Commercial driver database proposal

February 21, 2014

Last week the FMCSA announced a proposed rule that would establish a national drug testing database for all commercial driver’s license holders.

Alcohol

New to drug testing: Alcohol testing

February 20, 2014

Alcohol intoxication can impair brain function and motor skills and impair one’s ability to work.

New to Drug Testing

New to drug testing: Specimen validity testing

February 14, 2014

Collectors keep donors from contaminating specimen, but also take measures at the laboratory to help ensure that your test results are accurate.