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Learn about the chain of events in the drug testing life cycle, including the various processes and potential issues that can impact turnaround times.
The vast majority of people who take a drug test when applying for jobs likely give it little thought after providing their sample until they receive the final report. But there’s a complex process in place designed to provide the results of that test in a fair and accurate manner – a process that anyone requiring or taking a drug test should understand.
To appreciate all that a drug test process entails, we’re presenting an overview of the life cycle of a drug test in the United States, from collection to delivery, to testing, to the end results.
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