Richmond, Va. – Determining the optimal specimen type to test for is dependent on a variety of factors. In order to properly test for substance use, it is important and helpful to know the different facets of each specimen you have the ability to test. Generally, choosing a specimen is determined by the type of […]
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Why Accurate Results Are So Important
Richmond, Va. – Accurate and reliable testing results are crucial in the criminal justice system. Evidence-based practices (EBP) have shown repeatedly that laboratory results, often the only objective data in a treatment court program, are the most effective way to guide treatment court participants towards recovery. It is critical that drug testing in treatment courts […]
Read MoreWhen and How to Use Confirmation Drug Testing
Richmond, Va. – Confirmation drug testing, although sometimes needed, can be expensive; fortunately, it is not essential on every test.
Read MoreHow Long Can Hair Detect Drugs?
Richmond, Va. – Using hair as a method of detection for drug use is not new in forensics. Hair’s long window of detection and the relative ease of collection make hair an excellent choice for testing. Hair can be collected from several areas on the body, and drugs can be detected several days after use. […]
Read MoreLaboratory Testing v. Instant Testing
Richmond, Va. – In a criminal justice setting, drug testing should not be subjective. While instant tests have high variability rates and frequently require expensive confirmation tests, immunoassay laboratory testing provides clear and objective results. It’s also proven to be cost-neutral or even cheaper than instant tests. Averhealth’s laboratory testing gives you the confidence and […]
Read MoreThe Optimal Specimens for Drug Testing
Richmond, Va. – The optimal specimens for drug testing is dependent on a variety of factors. In order to properly test for substance use, it is important and helpful to know the different facets of each specimen you have the ability to test.
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