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Who does an employee provide a list of their prescription medications to when taking a drug test?

Prescriptions should only be provided to the Medical Review Officer (MRO) upon request by the MRO. This will occur after the laboratory has completed testing and confirmed the test result to be positive. The MRO will then review the prescription(s), if any, to determine if the prescription is a

Where can I find a drug-free workplace policy?

Drug-Free Workplace Policies are more important than ever. Do you need a new or revised drug testing policy to reduce exposure to liability? Have you addressed marijuana in your policy? Check out our article that answers all your questions about a drug-free workplace policy – https://www.nationaldrugscreening.com/drug-free-policy-development/

Can I drop marijuana from my employer’s drug testing program?

Yes, work with a professional drug testing provider to specify the specific drugs you want to test your employees for, this makes up what we call the drug testing panel. Yes, you can drop marijuana from your employer’s drug testing. The answer is No if you are conducting DOT

What are common drug testing panels used in employment drug testing?

The most common drug testing panels are the 5-panel drug test and the 10-panel drug test. Learn more and watch a short video on the most common drug testing panels: https://www.nationaldrugscreening.com/common-drug-testing-panels-in-2022-5-panel-10-panel-drug-test/ The five-panel drug test includes Marijuana, Cocaine, PCP or Phencyclidine, Amphetamines, and Opioids. The ten-panel drug test includes

Are instant drug test products accurate for positive results?

Using an instant drug testing product requires confirmation testing at a laboratory when the result is non-negative.  This type of testing provides only a qualitative, preliminary analytical result. A secondary analytical method must be used to obtain a confirmed result. Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) is the preferred confirmatory method

Why do Employers Conduct Post Accident Drug & Alcohol Testing?

…Post Accident Drug Testing … Why do Employers Conduct Post Accident Drug & Alcohol Testing? Because the greatest financial benefit from drug testing comes from post-accident testing. For workplace safety Because the greatest financial benefit from drug testing can come from the outcome of a drug or alcohol drug

Which is better for drug testing, blood or urine?

Blood is not necessarily better then urine.  Urine is the standard for workplace testing in the United States.  Blood testing is invasive and the testing is expense ($150 +) and takes 4 – 5 days.  Mistakes happen because they don’t do very many.  Detection in blood goes back about

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