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  Drug Testing

  Cannabis Metabolites: What You Need To Know

  In recent years, cannabis consumption has become legalized in more and more places. The rapidly changing laws and regulations makes cannabis consumption an incredibly...

  By: Elly McGuinness

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  Drug Testing

  Everything You Need To Know About Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

  Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) is a powerful tool that has been used to analyze the atmosphere of Venus, diagnose disease and even identify the compounds...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Drug Testing

  How Periodic Testing Can Be A Crucial Part Of Your Workplace Drug Testing Program

  Periodic drug testing is often lesser-known than other instances when workplace drug testing and alcohol testing is carried out. However, there are some important...

  By: Elly McGuinness

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  Drug Testing

  Making the Switch to ECCF Forms: What You Need To Know

  The 5-part Chain of Custody form (CCF) is used throughout the workplace drug testing process. It explains how a drug testing specimen should be handled, and documents...

  By: Elly McGuinness

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  Drug Testing

  Types of Drug and Alcohol Testing Training: How to Choose the Right One for Your Workplace

  In 2017, 1 in 9 Americans over the age of 12 admitted to having used illicit drugs in the last thirty days. That number skyrockets to 1 in 4 for Americans aged 18-25...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Drug Testing

  A Comparison Of Lab-Based vs. Instant Oral Fluid Testing

  Oral fluid testing presents a quick and reliable way of testing for the recent use of many drugs and controlled substances — it’s particularly useful in the...

  By: Corinna Cornejo

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  Drug Testing

  Crucial Differences Between DOT and Non-DOT Drug Test Requirements

  The drug tests you administer in your workplace will fall into two categories: those governed by the Department of Transportation (DOT), and everything else (Non-DOT)...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Drug Testing

  Everything You Need to Know About Drug Testing Certifications

  With substance abuse costing the United States over $740 billion every year in productivity, health care, and crime, the money you spend on employee drug testing is...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Drug Testing

  Why Companies Are Moving Away From Urine Testing

  Oral fluid (saliva) testing provides companies with an effective, easier-to-administer alternative to urine testing — in certain situations. Because of this, some...

  By: Corinna Cornejo

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  Drug Testing

  Key Things To Know About Dilute Specimen Drug Tests

  A diluted specimen is a urine test in which the sample is too diluted to provide an accurate drug testing result. According to a study published in the Journal of Food...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Drug Testing

  POCT vs. Lab Testing: What Is the Difference?

  Drug testing and alcohol testing are a critical part of the hiring process because of the severity of the negative consequences of workplace substance abuse. Most...

  By: Workplace Testing Staff

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  Drug Testing

  10 Essential Drug Testing Kits & Accessories For a Drug-Free Workplace

  Learn how to keep your workplace drug-free and your employees healthy and productive. Plus, check out these resources to make your drug-free workplace a reality.