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State-of-the-Art Drug Testing Options

Recent Launches

The latest advancements in alcohol and drug testing have expanded detection capabilities to include emerging substances such as medetomidine, tianeptine, phenibut, psilocin, bufotenine, and various cannabinoids. These developments enhance the ability to identify both environmental exposure and substance use in adults and children, thereby improving public health and safety outcomes.

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Recent Research at Conferences

Our team actively participates in key industry conferences, sharing research and innovations that advance the field of toxicology and substance use detection. Recent presentations have focused on topics such as environmental exposure, alcohol biomarker detection, and the latest developments in testing methodologies. These contributions reflect an ongoing commitment to supporting public health through cutting-edge research and scientific expertise.

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It used to be that urine testing was the gold standard of drug and alcohol screening. Times have changed. Today’s laboratory LC and GC mass spec instruments are far more sensitive allowing for testing in alternative matrices.

A Brief Comparison of Alcohol Testing Options With USDTL.

	Urine (EtG)(EtS)	Blood Spot (PEth)	Head Hair (EtG)	Fingernail (EtG)
History/Detection Window	Up to ~2-3 days	Up to ~2-4 weeks	Up to ~3 months	Up to ~3 months
Risk of Adulteration	Easily adulterated	Difficult to adulterate	Difficult to adulterate	Difficult to adulterate
Ease of Collection	Requires notification prior to collection	Always available	May require notification prior to collection	May require notification prior to collection

A Brief Comparison of Drug Testing Options With USDTL.

	Urine	ChildGuard® Hair	Hair	Nail
History/Detection Window	Up to ~2-3 days	Up to ~3 months	Up to ~3 months for head hair Up to ~12 months for body hair	Up to ~6 months for fingernails Up to ~10-12 months for toenails
Risk of Adulteration	Easy to adulterate	Detects passive exposure	Difficult to adulterate	Difficult to adulterate
Ease of Collection	Requires notification prior to collection	May require notification prior to collection	May require notification prior to collection	May require notification prior to collection