There is no single answer as to how long a urine test can detect drugs in the human body. It depends heavily on countless different factors, including the individual being tested and the type of drugs you’re testing for. Even the type of test you use can impact the results of the drug screen. Since […]
When starting a new job or undergoing an interview process, your employer may ask to run a background check. A background check can tell an employer about your past, including both personal and work history. A background check can also be used as a form of identity verification for employers. How much your employer can […]
The quality of at-home drug tests varies widely depending on the test. However, they are often fairly accurate in terms of detecting the presence of substances, although they typically do not offer an accurate assessment of how much of the substance is present. Usually, you will need to use a lab test to get finer […]
96% of employers conduct background checks during the hiring process. This is common protocol across most companies, and some even test periodically during the employee lifecycle. There are many reasons why pre-employment screenings are good practice — and often legally required — for your company, including: To ensure the safety of employees, clients, customers, and […]
Drug tests can be used to test for alcohol consumption, though most tests do not. If you want to test any current or prospective employees for alcohol use, you’ll likely have to find a drug test that explicitly tests for alcohol. Alcohol is a legal substance, which could explain its exclusion from standard tests. However, […]
It is fairly common for employers to perform background checks as well as drug and alcohol tests for prospective employees. Although there are rarely any perfect candidates, these extra screening steps can be used to create a safe and inclusive company culture. Conventional employment background checks are fairly straightforward and there isn’t a whole lot […]
Quest Diagnostics conducted a study between 2011-2016 on adherence of patients prescribed pain medication. The specimens were tested for both opioids and benzodiazepines for patients prescribed at least 1 drug. With specimens indicating concurrent use of both opioids and benzodiazepines per the Journal of Addiction Medicine 52% were prescribed one of the drug class, the […]
On July 11, 2017 FDA announced a list of Class II Medical Devices that the Agency determined no longer requires a premarket notification. The exemption is limited for devices intended for employment and insurance testing. You can view the full docket at FDA.Gov
Each specimen type (Urine, Hair, or Oral Fluid) has different detection times. From Quest Diagnostic’s By the Numbers: Drug Detection Window by Specimen Type: Urine drug testing is the most commonly used testing method. It detects recent or new drug use, typically in the previous one to three days. Urine testing is suitable for all […]
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today announced several new actions the department is taking to combat the nation’s opioid epidemic. The actions include expanding access to buprenorphine, a medication to treat opioid use disorder, a proposal to eliminate any potential financial incentive for doctors to prescribe opioids based on patient […]
