by Canadian MRO | Dec 19, 2022 | Drug Testing Information
A result that often confuses clients is the Negative Dilute, whether it be in a DOT or non-DOT environment. The most common concern is, should this be considered a TRUE negative, or does it require a retest? The first place to look for this information is in the...
by Canadian MRO | Aug 9, 2022 | Drug Testing Information
When working within the DOT regulatory space employers have numerous requirements as to what they must do with their drug and alcohol testing program. One of the DOT requirements is that employees must be randomly tested for drugs and/or alcohol (depending on the...
by Canadian MRO | Feb 2, 2022 | Drug Testing Information
Specimen validity testing (SVT) is used to help ascertain whether the specimen being provided is actually urine (not substituted) and whether it has had any adulterants added to it. It is often used to ensure workplace safety when Point-of-care testing (POCT) is being...
by Canadian MRO | Jul 30, 2021 | Drug Testing Information
CBD (Cannabidiol) oil has become a very popular natural remedy in recent years. What is CBD? CBD is a cannabinoid that is very active in cannabis. CBD does not produce any cognitive impairment or the feeling of euphoria, or being “high”. In fact CBD is an inhibitor of...
by Canadian MRO | Jan 28, 2021 | Drug Testing Information
The terms “screening test” and “confirmation test” are thrown around a lot in drug testing so it is important that you feel confident in what each means. We will go over the two terms here to make sure you fully understand what they mean, and...
by Canadian MRO | Nov 11, 2020 | Drug Testing Information
In industries such as oil and gas, transportation, manufacturing, and mining, a workplace drug and alcohol testing policy is often a key feature of an employer’s health and safety program. Canadian health and safety laws state that an employer must take all reasonable...
