Drug Testing Articles

Over-the-counter (OTC) home drug tests are found in department stores, pharmacies, online, and you may even find one at the local quick store. Whether or not they are as accurate as laboratory testing is questionable though. They employ the pass or fail method of testing for drugs in the system. Laboratories utilize sophisticated equipment to Read more »

Although its medical use was discontinued long ago, drug abusers still obtain PCP on the black market. Used for its mind-altering effects, drug abusers experience a high that lasts up to eight hours. Drug tests pick up on PCP use much longer though. It remains in the user’s system up to ninety days. Overall, the length Read more »

If you’re considering implementing a drug-free or zero-tolerance protocol, you may be considering which testing method to use. How long it takes to administer a drug test may be one of the questions you’d like answered. Employee drug testing is an important element in promoting workplace safety. Some employees view it as if their employer is “out Read more »

A POCT, or point of collection test, is an instant or rapid drug or alcohol test. Otherwise known as a point of care test or express testing, they come in a variety of forms. They include immunoassay strips, cassettes, and cups. It can also be an instrument-facilitated urine screening that is performed at the location where the employee Read more »