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Discover COMP’s New Lab-Based Oral Fluid Drug Testing Services

Posted on January 16, 2024 by - Healthcare, Life Style

Discover COMP's New Lab-Based Oral Fluid Drug Testing Services

At COMP, we understand the importance of reliable and compliant drug testing services for your organization. Empower your workplace with hassle-free, accurate tests tailored to meet your unique needs. Starting January 1, 2024, COMP is proud to introduce our lab-based Non-Nida Oral Fluid (swab) Drug Testing, specially designed to help your organization comply with California’s new cannabis laws.

Oral fluid collection is ideal for:

  • POST-ACCCIDENT TESTING
  • QUICK HIRING DECISIONS
  • REASONABLE SUSPICION TESTING
  • RANDOM TESTING

What We Offer:

Compliant Oral Fluid Drug Screening:

    • COMP is now offering convenient and reliable lab-based Oral Fluid drug screening services in compliance with California’s new employment-related cannabis laws.
  • Panel Options:
    • Our Saliva Drug Testing services include a 5-panel – DOT ’look-a-like’ (Marijuana (THC), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids, and Phencyclidine (PCP), a 7-panel (5 panel plus Benzodiazepines and Barbiturates), and a Marijuana (THC) only test. Choose the panel that suits your organization’s requirements.
  • Rapid and Dependable Results:
    • With COMP’s extensive drug testing experience, you can trust us to deliver rapid and dependable results, ensuring a safe and productive workplace.

Understanding Oral Fluid Drug Testing:

  • Non-Invasive Detection:
    • Also known as a Saliva or Mouth Swab test, Oral Fluid drug testing is a non-invasive method to detect illegal drugs or drug metabolites in a person’s saliva.
  • Shorter Detection Window:
    • Saliva drug tests offer a shorter detection window, making them particularly useful for identifying recent drug use. Most drugs can be detected in saliva less than an hour after use.
  • Tamper-Resistant Method:
    • Collections are observed, making oral fluid testing tamper-resistant, as it’s difficult for a donor to cheat or adulterate their sample.

Results Turnaround Time:

  • Typically, 1 to 2 Business Days:
    • Turnaround time for results are generally 1-2 business days after sample collection for negative results. If confirmatory testing is necessary, results may take longer. Positive results are confirmed, reviewed, and typically reported within 72-96 hours from the time of testing.
  • Confidence in Workplace Safety:
    • Join the list of satisfied organizations who have partnered with COMP, securing their workplace with confidence, and improving productivity.

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

Oral Fluid testing helps maintain a safe and productive workplace by identifying drug use that may impair job performance and pose safety risks.

Detect commonly abused drugs, including marijuana (THC), cocaine, amphetamines, opioids, benzodiazepines, and methamphetamine, based on the chosen panel.

Yes, Oral Fluid drug tests are commonly used for pre-employment screenings to ensure potential hires meet the company’s drug policy requirements.

Consider factors such as testing purpose, desired detection period, and cost when deciding between Oral Fluid, Urine, and Hair Follicle drug tests for your workplace screening program.

For more information, email us at info@cenocc.com. COMP is your trusted partner for compliant and effective drug testing services.

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What to know about Respiratory Viruses during the Holidays

Posted on November 30, 2023 by - Healthcare, Life Style, Uncategorized

What to know about Respiratory Viruses during the Holidays

We’ve all heard a lot about COVID-19 during the last couple of years. But the Flu (Influenza) is still a serious illness we should be mindful of, especially during these cooler months. Flu is a respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It is contagious and can cause mild to severe illness, including death.

Below are just a few things to know that will help you stay healthy during the holidays.

  • Many different viruses spread more during fall and winter, including those that cause flu, COVID-19, and RSV illness. Large gatherings, crowded travel, and more time indoors can mean more viruses spreading around the holidays.
  • If you do get sick, there are tests and treatments to help get you feeling better sooner.
  • It is important to get all recommended vaccines, including flu, COVID-19 and RSV, as soon as possible. This is the first year that there are vaccines to protect against all three of these viruses. Vaccines help the body learn how to defend itself from disease without the danger of an infection. These vaccines have been shown to prevent severe disease and can be lifesaving. This will give you the best protection against these respiratory diseases and will also make your illness less severe if you do get sick. Remember: antibiotics do not work on viruses.
  • Flu symptoms can come on suddenly.
  • You can spread the flu before you have symptoms.
  • Flu regularly ranks among the top 10 causes of death in the U.S.
  • COVID-19 symptoms and flu symptoms are similar. Both flu and COVID-19 are contagious respiratory illnesses. However, they are caused by different viruses– and people can have both viruses at the same time.

If you are sick, stay home to avoid putting others at risk. If you have severe or worsening symptoms, call your healthcare provider.

Cover coughs and sneezes when around others to help protect them.

Masks can help reduce the spread of respiratory viruses.

Handwashing often with soap removes most germs, including respiratory viruses, from your hands. If soap and water are not available, using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can kill many germs.

One last thing: Does the flu vaccine cause the flu? No. The vaccine typically takes 2 weeks to reach full strength, however, so if someone is exposed to the flu virus during that time, they may still get sick.

The holiday season can be stressful with all the hustle and bustle, responsibilities, and obligations.

Please be sure to make time to take care of yourself!