Drug Testing Industry News & Topics
Multi-Panel Drug Tests vs. Single-Panel Drug Tests
What is the difference between a single-panel drug test and a multi-panel drug test such as a 5-panel or 10-panel test? The difference is the quantity of substances the test is designed to check for. A single panel drug test is a system to check for one specific...
read morePoint-of-Care Testing
Instant Point-of-Care Testing On-site and immediate, point of care testing (POCT) allows for instant accurate results under various conditions and in response to a multitude of medical or safety procedures. Point of care test systems have advanced rapidly in the past...
read moreDrug Tests Without THC
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary cannabinoid compound active in cannabis. THC when tested for can be found in urine, saliva, blood, and hair samples, however with recent legal changes and shifting attitudes on marijuana use, businesses or other organizations...
read moreCLIA Waived Drug Tests. What are they and what does CLIA mean?
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Laboratories that perform tests on human specimens for health assessment purposes, diagnosis, treatment of diseases, or prevention of diseases in the United States must obtain and maintain a valid Clinical Laboratory...
read moreHealthcare Professional Drug Screening
Supporting those that are in the business of saving lives. A high-pressure environment faced with daily obstacles and stressors. Drug and alcohol screening is a routine practice in hospitals, doctors’ offices, and healthcare clinics, for the very purposes of...
read more4 Common Pre-Employment Drug Test Types and Programs
From applicant to full-time employee, corporate drug testing standards differ based on their industry and the employer's particular requirements. Within these guidelines, further drug and alcohol testing policies may be stipulated for specific job positions. This...
read more