Urine vs. Oral Fluid in Workplace Drug Testing
All drug test types are accompanied by a number of variables and factors employers should consider when deciding on a test type.
Recently, there has been a rise in interest and use of oral fluid-based drug screens across employers. All drug test types are accompanied by a number of variables and factors employers should consider when deciding on a test type.
In this White Paper, we will explore the differences between urine and oral fluid drug testing. Topics covered include:
- Environments in which each test can be utilized;
- Detection windows for each test (e.g. sensitivity for detecting different drugs);
- Success using the test as a Point of Care (POC) vs. laboratory testing; and
- Benefits and drawbacks of using oral fluid drug testing.
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