Last updated on November 27th, 2020 at 10:57 amMarch 2016 – DATIA, The Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association just completed their “Train the Trainer” Educational Conference in Houston Texas. The purpose of the conference is to improve the knowledge and expertise of drug screen collectors, Industry Trainers, Supervisors, and DERs (Designated Employer Representatives). […]
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Why Workplace Drug Testing is Essential in 2021
Last updated on November 24th, 2020 at 12:27 pmThroughout 2020, workplace drug testing has been a hot topic and it will only get hotter as we move into 2021 especially with more legislation to legalize the use of marijuana and other drugs. We have seen an increase in positive results in the private sector especially […]
Third Party Administration (TPA) for Drug Testing Programs
Last updated on November 16th, 2020 at 07:19 pmWe get the questions often – what is a TPA? Why do I need a TPA for my drug testing program? Why can’t I purchase drug testing directly from the lab? This post will answer these questions regarding a TPA for administration of drug testing programs. The […]
Hair Testing for Drugs in 2020
Last updated on November 10th, 2020 at 03:33 pm >> November 2020 – there is a lot of talk about hair testing for drugs of abuse lately. For non-regulated employers, court orders and personal hair drug testing we see a big increase in orders coming to us over the phone at 866-843-4545 or online at Order […]
VIDEO: Drug Testing for Medical Professionals
Last updated on November 6th, 2020 at 05:02 pmWhen people enroll in school medical programs such as nursing school, physical therapy, and physician’s assistant programs, drug testing is typically required. Testing may be conducted as part of the program enrollment and subsequently prior to certain internships, practicums, clinicals, or residency programs. These programs often provide […]
VIDEO: Drug Testing For License Reinstatement
Sometimes life throws you a curve and you make a mistake that can be costly. Specifically, I am referring to drug and alcohol-related incidents that may lead to a suspension of your driver’s license or other professional licenses. This may be a drunk/drugged driving situation or drug/alcohol related charges and in order to get your […]
VIDEO: Random Drug Testing For Individuals
Last updated on October 23rd, 2020 at 11:34 amAt National drug screening, we are very well known for managing random testing programs and compliance with both federal and state programs. One of the things people sometimes do not realize though is we do a lot of management for individual random testing programs, such as court […]
How is Drug Testing like Halloween? Inside Drug Testing October 2020
Last updated on October 26th, 2020 at 02:26 pmHow is Drug Testing like Halloween? Both can be scary at times; especiallywhen problems arise. In many cases, the drug testing process is straightforward and stress-free. The individual goes to a collection site (or a collector comes onsite to your location), the specimen is collected, the paperwork […]
Laboratories for Drug Testing
Last updated on October 14th, 2020 at 06:00 pm >> Drug testing in the United States is big business. Many do not know that the actual laboratory drug testing is performed at major laboratories such as: Quest Diagnostics Labcorp MedTox (owned by LabCorp) Abbott (formerly Alere Toxicology) Clinical Reference Laboratory (CRL) Phamatech, Inc., The drug […]
DOT Issues Guidance on the Revised 2020 Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form
Last updated on October 6th, 2020 at 05:45 pmThe 2020 Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) was revised and recently approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on August 17, 2020. The revised custody and control form can be viewed here: https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/workplace/2020-fed-ccf-proof.pdf There are several changes to the Federal Custody and […]