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I’m There: Derrick Bates
Derrick Bates subscribes to the belief that teamwork drives success. He plays an important role in keeping our IT systems flowing properly, which means plenty of communication between teams. In this...
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Should I be worried about fentanyl?
Two vials showing the amount of heroin and the amount of fentanyl that can be fatal if ingested. Photo credit: Geoff Forester Concord Monitor The opioid epidemic may be getting even more deadly, due...
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6 highlights from our urine drug testing webinar
We kicked off our three-part webinar series, Back to basics, focusing on urine drug testing. Our experts, Charlie Sullivan, director of collection services, and Mark Haworth, certifying scientist,...
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Back to basics webinar series: oral fluid drug testing
Drug testing can be complicated and requires learning the fundamentals to execute a successful, drug-free workplace program. Regardless of whether you are new to drug testing or a season veteran, it...
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Is medical marijuana safe?
Although some marijuana derivatives have been approved for use in chemo-induced nausea and epilepsy treatments,1 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not widely approved marijuana as a safe and...
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A closer look: specimen validity testing
At Quest Diagnostics, quality is one of our highest values. This is why when you visit one of our Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers, or any of our in-network collection sites, you will find...
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Drug test collections at-a-glance
By implementing a drug testing program, employers can help to filter out drug users and deter drug use in the workplace. This is a worthwhile business practice considering the negative impacts of...
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I’m There: Stacey Blackmon
Stacey Blackmon, Executive Director of Sales, believes in the power of strategy, consistency, and planning for the future in order to align our people with the needs of our clients. In this month’s...
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Expert emphasizes benefits of oral fluid drug testing
In our Back to basics webinar, Kimberly Samano, PhD, scientific director at Quest Diagnostics, discussed oral fluid, or saliva, drug testing. Oral fluid is a clear, tasteless liquid secreted by the...
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Opioids on our roads
Motor vehicle accidents rank as the second leading cause of unintentional deaths in the United States, according to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control[1]. It’s no surprise that...
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