National Drug Screening, Inc. (NDS) will fulfill an industry need for a state of the art technology software platform combined with Medical Review Officer (MRO) services, drug testing, training and consultation. Services will be offered to small and medium size Third Party Administrator (TPA) operations. NDS will offer one system for scheduling, ordering and processing […]
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What is covered by the 5 panel and 10 panel drug test?
What drugs are tested in a five (5) panel drug test? Marijuana (THC), Methamphetamine, Amphetamine, Cocaine, Opiates (heroin, codeine, morphine) and Phencyclidine (PCP) What drugs are tested in a ten (10) panel drug test? Marijuana (THC), Methamphetamine, Amphetamine, Cocaine, Opiates (heroin, codeine, morphine) Phencyclidine (PCP), Propoxyphene, Methadone, Barbiturates and Benzodiazepines, Methaqualone Find out about Expanded […]
What is an Invalid test result?
Invalid result: A urine specimen that contains an unidentified adulterant, contains an unidentified interfering substance, has an abnormal physical characteristic, or has an endogenous substance at an abnormal concentration that prevents the laboratory from completing testing or obtaining a valid drug test result. MRO might require a retest sometimes with a direct observation requirement. […]
What is a negative dilute drug test result?
NON-DOT TESTING Perhaps the donor drinks a lot of water, perhaps the donor is trying to cheat the test. A dilute specimen, by definition, is a urine specimen that has a creatinine of less than 20 g/dl but greater than 2 g/dl and a specific gravity of 1.0200 or less. These 2 tests are routinely […]
What drug testing services does National Drug Screening offer?
SERVICES AND PRODUCTS MRO, DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING On site mobile drug/alcohol testing services MRO services (stand-alone), web portal, real time electronic reporting MRO services with random testing management, web portal, real time electronic reporting MRO services with Lab Testing MRO services with Lab Testing and nationwide collection site network DOT random testing management and […]
What does National Drug Screening do?
National Drug Screening, Inc. (NDS) fulfills an industry need for a state of the art technology software platform combined with Medical Review Officer (MRO) services, drug testing, training and consultation. With Nationwide service, NDS helps companies set up drug testing programs for DOT requirements and for drug free workplace programs. Individuals needing a drug test […]
What constitutes prescription proof for a drug screen?
When the laboratory releases a positive result to the MRO or medical review officer, the physician then contacts the donor to give the donor an opportunity to disclose a possible medication or dietary supplement that could have resulted in the current positive finding on the laboratory report. If the donor provides information regarding legal medication […]
What are the harmful effects of use of Marijuana?
Not surprisingly, marijuana intoxication can cause distorted perceptions, impaired coordination, difficulty with thinking and problem solving, and problems with learning and memory. Research has shown that, in chronic users, marijuana’s adverse impact on learning and memory can last for days or weeks after the acute effects of the drug wear off. As a result, someone […]
What are detection times for drug testing?
There are varying detection times involved in drug testing depending on many factors plus also the specimen type used for testing. As show on the image above hair specimens have the longest detection time followed by urine, oral fluid and finally blood. Other factors that determine drug use detection times include: When the individual consumed […]
I was at a party where other people were smoking pot but I was not. Will passive smoke make you test positive?
The lab cut off numbers are set at a level of concentration high enough to ensure that passive smoke will not cause a positive result. Yes, she may have some level of the drug in her system, but for someone to test positive from passive smoke, they would have to be locked in a room […]