<![CDATA[Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions Blog]]> (2024)

The outbreak of respiratory illness caused by the novelcoronavirus (COVID-19) continues to change daily life. The American public isexperiencing restrictions to routines ranging from statewide stay-at-homeorders to the closing of nonessential businesses. As the world leader indiagnostic information services, Quest is committed to fast action on emerginghealth threats for which laboratory testing can provide critical insights toaid in response. We are committed and diligently engaged to help while promotingsafety in our processes and procedures, including our workplace drug testing collectionsites.

Is Quest Diagnostics still completing drug tests?

Yes. Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC) are open and operational. Respiratory specimens are never collected at our PSCs, including specimens for COVID-19 testing. Our vast network is proceeding with drug test collections using our standard safety protocols while diligently following all best practices set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

What safety measures are Quest collection sites taking during COVID-19?

We understand the apprehension that may come from visitingany location right now, especially with the emerging importance of socialdistancing. Again, no COVID-19 testing takes place at our PSCs and patientsseeking COVID-19 testing are being asked not to enter our PSCs.

As a healthcare company, we are especially aware of the critical role that good hygiene practices play as we continue to operate our facilities across the nation and we take these measures seriously. Our locations are open for your employees, whether they are completing tests to qualify for your workplace program incentives or taking care of other health matters.

• Rigorous safety procedures are in place across our company to protect donors and employees from coming in contact with infectious diseases.
• Daily cleaning routines have increased, including frequent disinfecting of all surfaces, use of hand sanitizer, and more frequent hand washing.
• Taking into account potential service interruptions, we encourage individuals to check our website locator in advance of a PSC drug test appointment to confirm the hours of operations.

Additionally, the first hour of every day in our Quest PSCs is reserved for the most vulnerable individuals: those who are 60 years of age or older, or have other conditions that put them at greater risk for COVID-19.

View our Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocol guide for Quest collection sites.

More than ever before, we’re there when you need us at the end of a hectic day, when you need answers, or just need to talk. Although a drug test may not be top-of-mind in these unprecedented times, a safe workplace is. Drug-free workplace programs are a key measure to continue to help to ensure the safety of our roads, airways, railways, and store aisles.

We’re committed to bring you insights, resources, and thelatest information about how employers like you can continue to maintain adrug-free work environment during this emergency and into the future.

Our customer service team is available to supportyour alcohol and drug testing program at:EmployerSolutions.com/support.

Additional information regarding the QuestDiagnostics response to COVID-19 can be found at:QuestDiagnostics.com/home/Covid-19/.

To learn more about drug testing, visit our website or contact us online.

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Hair testing provides up to a 90-day detection window for repetitive drug use patterns, helping to identify habitual and periodic drug use. It acts as a powerful deterrent to drug abuse, and often yields higher positivity rates when compared to urine or oral fluid testing.

What drugs are tested in a hair test?

Quest Diagnostics tests for amphetamines (amphetamine, methamphetamine, MDMA and MDA),cocaine, marijuana, opiates, oxycodones, and PCP.

When should we choose a hair drug test?

A hair test is an excellent option for pre-employment and random testing programs. Because hair testing detects a pattern of repetitive drug use over a longer period, usually up to 90 days, it is not well-suited for situations when a drug test result is needed as close as possible to the time an incident occurs.

How is a hair drug test collected?

A trained collector cuts approximately 100-120 strands of hair from the crown of the donor’s head.The hair is cut as close to the scalp as possible, so only the strands of hair above the scalp are tested and not the actual hair follicle.

How much hair is cut in a hair drug test?

A Quest drug screen usually requires a cosmetically undetectable lock of hair, preferably snipped from the back of the head, just below the crown. In general, the amount needed equates to a single row of hairs approximately one (1) centimeter wide.

Can products and treatments affect a hair drug test result?

We asked Dr. Barry Sample, Senior Director of Science and Technology, Quest Diagnostics, to better explain the potential effects of products and treatments to a hair drug test. He explained:

• When shampoos, sprays or gels were applied to cut hair samples, theyhad little or no effect on positive or negative hair specimens.
• When normal hair treatments, including bleaching or dyeing, were applied to cut hair samples, theytypically did not interfere with test results.
• When tested under worst-case scenario conditions, most treatments had minimal or no impact on test results for the majority of drugs. When there was an effect, screening absorbance readings became more negative for positive hair specimens, and slightly more negative for the negative samples.

Can you cheat a hair drug test?

Hair testing collections are observed, meaning a collection can only be performed at a collection site, and performed by a collector, therefore reducing the likelihood of tampering or adulteration by a donor.

Is there a difference between hair drug testing and hair follicle drug testing?

Yes, calling a hair drug test a hair follicle drug test is a common misnomer, according to Jarod Rowland, a scientific expert in our Lenexa, Kansas hair drug testing laboratory. The hair follicle is the pocket, below the scalp, from which the hair strand grows. During a hair drug test collection, the hair is cut as close to the scalp as possible, only the hair above the scalp is tested, not the follicle. True hair follicle testing requires the hair be “plucked” rather than cut which can lead to extreme donor discomfort.

Summary

Many industries choose hair testing to help identify habitual and periodic drug use by job applicants and employees, especially in safety-sensitive positions. Hair testing, like all drug testing methodologies, helps to mitigate risk and increase workplace safety.

To estimate your return on investment from a random drug testing program, use our Drug Testing Savings Calculator.

Read more frequently asked questions about hair drug testing.

For more information about drug testing, visitourwebsiteorcontact us online.

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In the song made famous by the late recording artist Tom Petty, the storyteller compares marijuana use to romance, as he longs for a “Last dance with Mary Jane, one more time to kill the pain.” These lyrics echo the romanticized sentiment that many people still have today. Marijuana remains the most-used illicit substance in the US. Popular opinion about its low risks help to spread misinformation, myths, and drive the narrative that marijuana is safe.

According to the latest findings from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) World Drug Report, there are an estimated 188 million global users of cannabis, that is an equivalent of nearly 4% of the global population.

What is marijuana?

Marijuanais the product of the hemp plant,Cannabis sativa, containing thepsychoactive chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other relatedcompounds. Popular names for the drug include weed, pot, and cannabis.

Learn more about marijuana

How is marijuana the most-used illicit substance around the world?

Drug trafficking is a lucrative business and an active threat to the public throughout the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that cannabis is the most widely cultivated, trafficked, and abused illicit drug around the globe, accounting for roughly half of all global drug seizures.

Data from theWorld Drug Report on the state of global seizures of drugs since 2017 helps totell the story of why marijuana use is so prevalent:

• 2.7 million seizure cases reported to theUNODC, up from 2.5 million in 2016
• Half of these seizure numbers are attributedto the herbal form of marijuana
• Cannabis seized from 1998 –2017 has grown bynearly 60%

How does marijuana affect users?

Althoughpublic attitudes about the drug continue to change, marijuana users may experience both short and long-termsideeffects according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Short-termeffects may includealteredsenses, changes in mood, impaired body movement, difficulty withproblem-solving, impaired memory, hallucinations, delusions, andpossiblepsychosiswhen taken in high doses.
• Long-termeffects may includebraindevelopment issues. Smoking can cause breathing problems and higher risk oflung infections.Increased heart ratescan bea concern forthose predisposed to heart conditions, and worsening symptomsinpeoplewith schizophrenia.

What is a marijuana use disorder?

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) characterizes a substance use disorder as when an individual’s continued use of drugs or alcohol that “causes clinically and functionally significant impairment, such as health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home.” More specifically, a diagnosis of a marijuana use disorder is the result of an individual meeting the criterion described by the DSM-5 through consuming marijuana.

Marijuana use disorders do exist and often go undiagnosed and untreated, according to research by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Analysis from the NIH estimated that nearly 6 million people, 2.5% percent of adults, experienced marijuana use disorder in the past year. Rising marijuana potency and availability of the drug may contribute to the rise in use and long-term addiction.

Discover more information about marijuana use disorders in our white paper The new age of marijuana.

Summary

Changing state marijuanalegislation, coupled with misinformation about its physical effects andaddictive properties, all play a role in muddying the waters for individuals,lawmakers, and employers. As strong advocates for drug-free workplaces and thebenefits they provide, we are dedicated to educating and informing employersabout the importance of establishing policies and programs to help deter druguse in the workplace.

For more information, visit our website or contact us online.

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As a healthcare company that touches the lives of nearly 150 million patients each year, Quest Diagnostics has rigorous safety procedures in place across our company to protect employees and others from potentially infectious diseases. In the case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Quest has taken several measures to bolster our preparedness.

COVID-19 specimens are not collected at Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC). Specimens are only collected at a physician office or hospital and then sent to a Quest laboratory for processing.

The Quest Diagnostics PSC network will proceed with workplace drug test collections using our standard safety protocols while diligently following all best practices set by the CDC

• Wash hands with soap and water often
• Cover mouth when sneezing or coughing
• Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth

Individuals can continue to visit a Quest Diagnostics PSC for a drug test or other testing services not related to COVID-19.

• Rigorous safety procedures are in place across our company to protect donors and employees from coming in contact with infectious diseases
• Daily cleaning routines have increased, including frequent disinfecting of all surfaces, use of hand sanitizer, and more frequent hand washing
• Taking into account potential service interruptions, we encourage individuals to check our website locator in advance of a PSC drug test appointment to confirm the hours of operations.

We have business continuity plans in place across Quest Diagnostics for all circumstances including one as unique as COVID-19. A special response team is proactively communicating to all our employees, including collectors, to take necessary precautions to help protect themselves from
COVID-19. Our priority is the health of our workforce and serving our clients with minimal disruptions.

Our customer service team is available to answer your questions and will continue to support your workplace drug testing program at: EmployerSolutions.com/support.

Additional information regarding the Quest Diagnostics response to COVID-19 can be found at:QuestDiagnostics.com/home/Covid-19/.

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Are there employees in your organization who may be usingdrugs? Do you wonder if pre-employment drug screenings are enough to keep your workplacedrug-free? Would unannounced, random testing be a stronger deterrent for druguse at work? Trying to answer these questions may lead to debate, assumptions,and potential ethical landmines. But maybe you already have a drug testingprogram—that should be enough to keep employees from using drugs, right? Well,maybe. If your drug testing program screens job candidates as part of the recruitmentprocess and never again, maybe not.

Drug use in the American workplace

According to analysis by the Quest Diagnostics Drug TestingIndex™,the rate of workforce drug positivity hit a 14-year high in 2018. Additionally,in the federally mandated, safety-sensitive workforce, positivity for randomurine testing jumped more than 32 percent year-over-year (1.8% in 2017 versus 2.4%in 2018) and increased by nearly 60 percent between 2014 and 2018. Workplacedrug use is continuing to climb and may be taking place at your company today.

Learn more about positivity rates by industry sector.

A random solution

In our upcoming webinar, Ask the experts: Random drug testing, our experts Mari Jo Royer, professional services supervisor and Christina Salamone, collection services supervisor,help reveal why random drug testing is beneficial in deterring drug use in the workplace. From program management to unbiased random pool selections, our webinar will help boost your drug testing knowledge, estimate your return on investment from a random drug testing program, and fill your toolbox with more options to help you maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Register today and join us for this insightful presentation on July 15, 2020 at 1pm CT.

For more information about drug testing, visit our website or contact us online.

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The best building block for your drug-free work policy

Companies considering implementing their first drug testing program can be overwhelmed by all the options available. We’re here to simplify the choices and educate employers about starting a program with our 5 panel drug test. As its name suggests, this test panel uses a single specimen to screen for five drugs. This panel has some history and data to support why it’s considered the standard drug test in workplace drug testing.

What is a 5 panel drug test?

This testing panel had its start in the 1980s, following Nixon-era mandates for drug testing for returning U.S. troops from the Vietnam War. The panel has decades history of following guidance from the federal government’s drug test programs and is built with the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 as its blueprint. The act combined all prior existing federal drug laws into one single statute, organizing drugs based on their potential for abuse and medical benefits.

What does a 5 panel drug test, test for?

The 5 panel drug test uses a urine specimen to test for five common illicit drugs including marijuana, opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines. The drug test specimen is sent to a SAMHSA-certified laboratory for analysis and results are reviewed by a Medical Review Officer (MRO). Of course, an employer can screen for more drugs by upgrading to a 7-, 9-, or even 10-panel drug test.

Additionally, the federal government uses a 5 panel drug test regimen, sometimes referred to as a DOT test (US Department of Transportation) which includes screens for amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, opiates, and PCP. The regulated drug test collection process and program requirements are guided by a meticulous set of rules known as49 CFR Part 40. As a result, when a non-DOT 5 panel drug test is chosen by employers for their programs, it is often referred to as a “DOT look-alike panel.”

Download our reference for the most ordered unit codes for urine drug testing.

Why drug test?

Knowing the why behind workplace drug testing is just as important as the drug test program itself. Perhaps your company can benefit from random or post-accident testing, prefers an observed collection using oral fluid, or requires a longer window of drug detection available from a hair test. As you research what solutions best meet your needs, we have the data and insights to help you make more informed decisions during your drug test program journey.

• Take our quiz– Answer 10 simple questions to help your company determine the drug testing solution that best matches your needs.

• ROI calculator – Estimating your drug testing program savings and return on investment (ROI) has never been simpler. Our calculator takes only a few minutes to complete as it guides you, step by step, through the process.

• Drug testing keeps workplaces safe – From frequently asked questions by drug and test type to comprehensive case studies and white papers, data and research about research is only a click away.
  • Discover trends in the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index™
  • See drug test positivity by zip code using our interactive map
  • Watch a webinar to learn from experts
  • Get the facts on our website
  • Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for updates and news

• Ready to start? Our comprehensive drug testing guide provides a step-by-step approach to a designing an effective drug testing program for your business.

Read more about drug testing panels in our A Closer Look blog series.

In the end, a drug test panel is a small, yet significant part of a program. Choosing a drug test panel must fit your company, your program goals, your employee population, your state laws, and your reasons for drug testing. As an industry leader, we are ready to help you learn more about drug test panels as well as the entire testing process from start to finish.

If you are ready to start drug testing, contact us online today.

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Workplace drug testing programs aim to prevent the hiring of applicants who use drugs while deterring drug use among current employees.

This year, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) increased their random rates for testing. Under federal regulations, FMCSA must increase the minimum annual random testing percentage rate when the data received under the reporting requirements for any calendar year indicate that the reported positive rate is equal to or greater than 1.0%. Many employers follow the lead of the DOT and mirror their programs after the federal drug and alcohol testing guidelines.

Random positivity rates

Drug use hit a 14-year high in the American workforce, according to the latest analysis in theQuest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index™ (DTI) and marijuana continues to top the list of illicit drugs detected. More specifically, in the general U.S. workforce, random urine drug test positivity rates are higher (5.7%) than the rates for pre-employment (4.7%).

With rising drug use, it may be more important than ever for employers to diversify their drug-free workplace programs, combining pre-employment testing with a random drug testing program.

What are the benefits of random drug testing?

Random or “spot” drug testing serves as a deterrent to drug use because testing is unannounced and has no advance warning. Using a random, computer-generated selection process, an employer selects one or more individuals from all the employees included in the organization’s workplace drug testing program. Random drug testing is effective at deterring drug use in the workforce because employees do not know when they may be tested.Other benefits can include:

• Reducing absenteeism and downtime
• Improving attendance and employee productivity
• Helping to reduce healthcare costs
• Preventing the need for substance abuse recovery programs
• Providing a safer workplace with reduced accidents

Design a random drug testing program

Setting up a random drug testing program is not as simple as drawing names from a hat. The key to running an effective random testing program lies in the selection methodology and determining a random testing rate. Random drug testing selections are based on the size of the employee pool, program time period, and frequency rate. Companies are advised to adopt reliable, repeatable processes to ensure accuracy and fairness for their program’s selection process.

When administered properly, the operative word ‘random’ will hold true and individuals in the program will not know when a drug test will occur. This reduces risk for employers because bias is removed, and any employee can be selected for a random drug screen at any time. This element of chance acts as a strong deterrent to drug use.

How Quest can help

In order to simplify what can sometimes be a complex undertaking, we have developed a variety of random drug testing program management options. Each tier features a unique level of service to run both regulated and non-regulated random programs. Our tools are designed to maximize your program’s effectiveness while minimizing your administrative efforts.

To estimate your return on investment from a random drug testing program, use our Drug Testing Savings Calculator.

For more information about drug testing, visitour websiteorcontact us online.

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While our country continues to struggle with an opioid epidemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported an alarming uptick of deaths associated with methamphetamine use. Provisional data from the CDC estimated approximately 13,000 deaths involved methamphetamine nationwide in 2018, twice as many as 2015.

A study published in the JAMA Network Open also examined trends in positivity for methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin, with and without illicit fentanyl. Researchers concluded that methamphetamine-related overdose deaths may continue to increase.

Lethal combination

Using opioids and methamphetamine can lead to life-threatening consequences. The latest data available from the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) showed that opioids were associated with half of the deaths involving meth in 2017. The CDC also said, “Meth and related drugs, including prescription stimulants, now play a role in more deaths than all opioids combined, including painkillers, heroin and fentanyl.”

What is meth?

Methamphetamine, sometimes called meth, is a highly addictive stimulant. It can be taken orally, smoked, snorted, or injected. Even small amounts of methamphetamine can cause irritability, sleeplessness, rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat, and increased blood pressure.There is no government-approved medication to treat methamphetamine addiction or reduce withdrawal and cravings for the drug. A meth overdose may lead to heart attack, stroke, or issues with the body’s organs.

Clandestineand homegrown labs once created an abundance of meth in our country in the 1990s and early 2000s. However, laws curbed that supply when pharmacies and retailers restricted access to ingredients found in over-the-counter medications like pseudoephedrine used to manufacture meth.

Most of the methamphetamine in the U.S. comes from Mexico and its transactional criminal organizations, according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse. It is produced to be “very pure, potent, and low cost.” The U.S. Customs and Border Protection concurs and says that meth seizures from Mexico have increased dramatically in the past four to five years.

Meth today is more powerful than ever. Despite warnings from health experts about its dangers, many communities are experiencing more meth use and addiction, which can also impact the workplace. To see trends in methamphetamine positivity in the American workforce, employers can reference the latest Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index™report.

Read our blog about methamphetamine’s comeback in Midwestern and Southern states of rural America.

Drug Testing Needs Assessment – Complete the assessment to determine the drug testing solution that best matches your needs.

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Health experts say that this year is on track to be “one of the worse flu season in decades.” The CDC reported 6.4 million flu illnesses and 55,000 hospitalizations in the U.S. as of January 2020.

Some common prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications may contain drugs such as codeine, hydrocodone, and sympathomimetics, which have been reported to affect workplace drug tests.

Codeine

Codeine is used in some medications as a cough suppressant. When codeine enters the body and is metabolized, it changes to morphine. Both codeine and morphine are used to relieve pain. The use of codeine-containing products may result in a positive drug screen for codeine and/or morphine.

Hydrocodone

This narcotic is widely used to treat pain and is also FDA-approved for use in a handful of prescription medications as a cough suppressant. It is also an extremely popular drug of abuse as it can produce feelings of euphoria. Unfortunately, it is highly addictive, and when improperly used, hydrocodone can lead to serious illness or injury. Donors using medications that contain hydrocodone may test positive in some drug test panels.

Sympathomimetics

Drugs such as pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, and phenylephrine are commonly used as decongestants in OTC cold and flu medicines or as appetite suppressants. Sympathomimetics like those listed above will not produce a confirmed, positive drug screen. It is a common misconception that OTC cold medications may produce positive results in workplace drug tests but the fact is that while some of these may cause a specimen to initially screen as non-negative, they will not confirm positive in the second step of the GC/MS testing process. With the two-tiered testing process and the definitive identification and quantification with GC/MS confirmation, the use of these OTC drugs will not result in a confirmed positive drug test.

Keep a list of medications

It is important that the donor keep a record of any such medications that may affect a drug screen. It is suggested that the donor write a list of these medications on his/her copy of the custody and control form after providing a specimen for a drug screen. This list may serve as a useful reminder to the donor should a justification be required. When a positive result is sent to the Medical Review Officer (MRO), information relating to valid prescriptions or medication use will assist the donor when contacted by the MRO during his/her review and verification of the positive result.

Get started by referencing ourGuide to Establishing a Workplace Drug Testing Program.

At Quest Diagnostics, we understand that it is our responsibility to aid you in making informed drug screening decisions. When complex issues like these arise, we are always willing to assist you to ensure that your donor’s results are accurate.

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First published in November 2010 and updated February 2020

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Hiring practices and retention of top talent rank as some of the mostimportant priorities for a company. Making these assessments is not easy andcan be costly. Timeis needed to analyze potential risk and evaluate the overall value of aworkplace drug testing program. Decision-makers now have a comprehensivetool to aid in the vetting process for drug testing.

When looking at your drug testingprogram, there are estimated percentages and dollar amount savings tied toreduction of common employee behaviors. Our Drug Testing Savings Calculatorgives insight into the cost and savings in recruiting and training, reducedabsenteeism, on-the-job accidents, and workers’ compensation, taking intoaccount your company’s size and needs. And, you can estimate these savingsspecific to your company and its workforce.

Drug Testing Needs Assessment – Complete the assessment to determine the drug testing solution that best matches your needs.

The cost of not drug testing

• Additional recruiting and training efforts
• More absenteeism
• More accidents
• More workers compensation claims

Here are 4 ways your company can save money byimplementing a workplace drug testing program.

Recruiting and training savings

• Pre-employment drug testing can help save recruiting costs by drug screening qualified candidates before making a job offer.

Lower absenteeism

• Employees who use drugs are absent from work onaverage 50% more days than non-users, according to the NationalSafety Council.
• Seventy-four billion dollars are lost inproductivity each year due to alcohol consumption, according to the NationalSafety Council.
• Even if an employee is using drugs or alcohol outsideof working hours, it may lead to hangovers, loss of production at work, andincreased likelihood of injury, according to The AddictionCenter.

Fewer accidents

• Research shows that screening for drug use canhelp reduce on-the-job accidents and workplace crimes, including theft andviolence, according to EHS Today.
• Employees who suffer from drug or alcoholdependency are nearly three times more likely to either cause or personallyexperience an injury-related absence from work, according to Occupational Health & Safety.

Lower workers compensation claims

• Employees who use drugs are more likely to beinvolved in a workplace accident and more likely to file a workers compensationclaim, according to the National Safety Council.
• More on-the job accidents lead to increasingworkers compensation claims.

Lower healthcare costs

• Drug testing can lead to lower healthcarecosts and premiums for employers. A report by the SurgeonGeneral, states that the U.S. spends $35 billion a year to treat substanceuse disorders and $85 billion to treat injuries caused by substance use.

Get started by referencing ourGuide to Establishing a Workplace Drug Testing Program.

Start your journey to a drug-free workplace by determining yourreturn on investment (ROI) using our Drug Testing Savings Calculator. Quest Diagnosticsis more than just a laboratory; we are a true partner in success.

For more information aboutdrugtesting, visitour website orcontact us online.

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