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Quest Diagnostics is the nation's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services. Each year, we perform more than 8.5 million drug tests. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, offering our customers a comprehensive range of laboratory and on-site drug tests, services and programs.

Substance abuse takes a heavy toll on American business. Drug use in the workplace costs employers approximately $81 billion each year in lost productivity (U.S. Department of Labor). Left unchecked, drug abuse can seriously compromise the integrity and stability of your workplace.

Consider these statistics:

Nearly 7% of adults employed full-time and 9% of those employed part-time currently use illegal drugs (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA]).

More than 70% of substance abusers hold some type of job (American Council of Drug Education).

Employer Solutions offers a full line of lab-based and instant drug-testing products and services that provide the critical information you need to make confident and informed decisions about prospective and current employees.

We have established a reputation as a national leader in drug testing, with full accreditation by leading healthcare institutions and government agencies. We offer a full range of drug-testing options, from standard and customized panels to tests for steroid use and specialized testing of healthcare professionals.

In addition, our services include:

Six SAMHSA-certified laboratories that offer enormous testing capacity with full redundancy

A network of 6,000 collection sites, including 1,200 owned and operated Patient Service Centers and 750 preferred partner locations

More than 4,000 company-employed (not contracted) couriers and 16 aircrafts to manage the logistics for specimen transportation

One standardized laboratory and billing database across our national enterprise

Integrated MRO services

Multiple result reporting options

More than 100 dedicated customer service employees


Laboratory-Based Drug and Alcohol Testing Instant (On-Site) Drug and Alcohol Testing
Urine Specimen >
Standard Urine Testing - Drug and Alcohol
Expanded Opiate Testing (Oxycodone)
Ecstasy Testing
Healthcare Professional Panel
Steroids and Athletic Drug Testing
Specimen Validity Testing

Hair Specimen

Oral Fluid Specimen
Drug >
Urine - Express Results
Oral Fluid

Alcohol >
Oral Fluid - QED®
Breath Tube

Employer Solutions is truly committed to providing solutions that help you keep substance abuse out of your workplace.

To view a comparison of urine, oral fluid and hair testing click here.

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