Tag: urine drug testing

We're There

I’m there: Joyce Reid

May 14, 2018

Joyce is a key part of keeping communication open between teams, and helps to bridge gaps at the Atlanta laboratory. In this month’s edition of our “I’m There” series, Joyce describes what we’re there when you need us means to her. Read the full story.

Urine testing

States move to ban synthetic urine

May 4, 2018

Synthetic urine has become a popular means of attempting to elude a positive drug test result, considering it often contains uric acid, a chemical naturally found in urine.

Urine testing

NLCP guidance on invalid specimens

March 26, 2018

HHS-certified labs reported a significant increase in the number of urine drug test specimens that were reported as invalid in the second half of 2017.

We're There

I’m There: Christina Salamone

January 15, 2018

In this month’s feature of our “I’m There” series, Christina describes what we’re there when you need us means to him.

Urine testing

Clarifying the changes in federal workplace drug testing & documentation

November 10, 2017

Changes to the federal drug testing panel and paperwork are forthcoming, but for now you should continue testing as usual.

News

Revisions to Federal workplace drug testing

February 10, 2017

HHS revised its mandatory guidelines to expand federal urine drug testing to include hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone, and oxymorphone.

Urine testing

Combating cheating in urine drug testing

July 18, 2016

Yes, Quest can detect synthetic urine using specimen validity testing, a screening that determines if a specimen is human urine. All urine drug test specimens coming into Quest Diagnostics facilities include specimen validity testing as part of the drug testing process. Learn more about how Quest Diagnostics is combatting cheating in urine drug testing.

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Find an Express Results™ Online collection site

May 1, 2015

Looking for location? Our interactive online map displays the collection sites where Express Results Online instant drug testing is currently offered.