Drug testing specimen procedures are critical to ensuring fair and reliable results. Here are the answers to your questions regarding our urine specimen collection and dilution protocols.
Category : Drug & Alcohol Testing
Enantiomer Analysis FAQs
What is an enantiomer? What are amphetamine enantiomers? Why is it essential to conduct an enantiomer analysis? Get answers to these frequently asked questions and more!
The science behind positive dilute drug tests
Despite the number of people who try, cheating on drug tests is not as easy as it might seem. Most diluted samples still come back positive. Learn more
What is Fentanyl and why is it a concern for employers?
The opioid crisis in North America continues to balloon, much of it driven by fentanyl. According to CDC data, deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone (primarily fentanyl) have continued to rise, with 56,516 overdose deaths reported in 2020. Canada has a fentanyl problem of its own. Of all accidental overdose deaths in the first quarter of 2022, 85% involved fentanyl.
When to Test Your Employees: Return-to-Duty & Follow-Up Testing
Relapse is a very real danger for anyone who uses drugs. In fact, some studies suggest that up to 85% of drug users will use drugs again following intervention or treatment. The possibility of a relapse is why return-to-duty and follow-up testing is crucial for employers, particularly those with employees working in safety-sensitive positions.
Synthetic Drug Testing in the Workplace
Synthetic drugs, are becoming more prevalent in workplaces as users look for quicker, greater, and easier highs and dealers look for ways to circumvent drug laws. Here’s what you need to know as an employer.
Why Oral Fluid Drug Testing is Gaining Popularity
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is considering amendments to their drug testing program to include oral fluid testing as an acceptable workplace drug testing method. In light of this potential shift, oral-fluid testing is becoming more popular with Canadian and US employers. Keep reading to learn more…
Non-Negative Results: What do they mean?
A non-negative specimen is not the same as a positive specimen. A drug test result is categorized as positive if testing indicates the presence of a targeted drug or its metabolite at a level above the minimum cut-off. However, a non-negative specimen also does not clearly indicate that the test subject has not used prohibited drugs.
6 Signs Your Employees May Be Abusing Drugs
Drug use harms workplace health and safety, work quality, productivity, and the business’s bottom line. Here are 6 signs your employees may be abusing drugs and some preventative measures you can take to if you suspect impairment on the job site.
13-Panel Drug Test: The Most Extensive Drug Screen
The 13-panel drug test screens for commonly misused prescription drugs and illegal substances including Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cannabinoids, and more. Learn more…
