Dominion Diagnostics

08/21/2026

According to the DEA, fentanyl is responsible for nearly 70% of the more than 107,000 drug overdose deaths reported in the United States in a recent year. The DEA also reports that, for Americans ages 18–45, fentanyl overdose has become a leading cause of death.

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is approximately 50 times stronger than he**in and 100 times stronger than morphine. Its presence in counterfeit pills and other substances continues to pose significant risks to individuals and communities nationwide.

Today, we recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day by encouraging education, awareness, and open conversations about substance use. Understanding the risks can help save lives.

08/20/2026

Back-to-school season is a great time to start the conversation.

As schedules, routines, and social circles change, children and teens may encounter new situations involving alcohol, va**ng, ma*****na, or other substances.

SAMHSA's "Talk. They Hear You."® campaign encourages parents and caregivers to talk with their children early and often about substance use. Research shows that parents have a significant influence on the choices their children make—even when it may not seem like they're listening.

Three tips for starting the conversation:
✔ Start early and keep talking over time
✔ Listen more than you lecture
✔ Set clear expectations about alcohol and drug use

You don't need to have one perfect conversation. The goal is to build trust and keep communication open.
https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/prevention/talk-they-hear-you

08/19/2026

Access to care starts with access to coverage.

Dominion Diagnostics is proud to be in-network with many of the nation's largest commercial and government health plans, helping providers make testing more accessible for the patients they serve.

Our expanding payer network includes UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, Aetna, Humana, Molina, Centene, Medicare, and most state Medicaid plans.

Contact us to learn more about our coverage and how we can support your program.

Coverage varies by state.

08/18/2026

Telehealth, made easier.

Dominion Diagnostics offers flexible Telehealth solutions for urine and oral fluid drug testing to support Substance Use Disorder and Pain Management programs—complete with convenient specimen collection kits, HIPAA-compliant workflows, and fast, secure reporting through Dominion Connect.

Learn how we simplify the process for clinics, providers, and patients in our 90-second video:

Did you know that Dominion Diagnostics offers Telehealth Solutions?...

08/12/2026

Save valuable staff time and simplify your testing workflow with Dominion Diagnostics’ Automated Randomization Tool.

Available through Dominion Connect™ at no additional cost, our Randomizer Solution helps programs:
• Plan an entire month of randomization in minutes
• Customize schedules by patient name or color
• Provide optional web-based access and call-in support for patients

Watch our one-minute video to see how our Automated Randomization can support your program: https://youtu.be/xl7Ijt-6_tg?si=oZenrAITSUc5ZhMv

08/11/2026

When life gets busy, preventive care can easily fall to the bottom of the to-do list. Annual checkups provide an opportunity to discuss health concerns, review medications, monitor risk factors, and identify potential issues before they become more serious.

Regular wellness visits can help:
✔ Track changes in your health over time
✔ Support early detection of certain conditions
✔ Review preventive screenings and vaccinations
✔ Encourage informed conversations with your healthcare provider

08/10/2026

We’re proud of the culture we’ve built together.

When employees feel connected to their work, everyone benefits — including the customers and communities we serve.

Learn more through our Great Place to Work® Certified Company Profile: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7079445

08/06/2026

The drug landscape continues to evolve.

New psychoactive substances (NPS), including synthetic opioids, synthetic stimulants, synthetic cannabinoids, designer benzodiazepines, and dissociatives, are constantly emerging and changing.

That's why Dominion Diagnostics developed our NPS Panel using High Resolution Accurate Mass (HRAM) Technology—designed to help identify many of the compounds most commonly found in today's illicit drug supply.

As trends change, our team continues to monitor the market and invest in updates that help providers stay informed.

Contact us to learn more about our New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Panel.

08/05/2026

What is a detection window?

A detection window refers to the estimated period of time a substance can be identified in a biological specimen after use.

Many factors can influence detection windows, including:
• The specific drug
• Frequency of use
• Individual metabolism
• Testing methodology
• Specimen type

Because so many variables are involved, detection windows should be viewed as estimates rather than exact timelines. Detection windows may also vary between laboratories based on the testing methodologies and technologies they use.

Understanding these limitations is an important part of interpreting drug testing results.

08/03/2026

Remote patient monitoring should be simple—for both providers and patients.

With Dominion Diagnostics’ Telehealth Solution, you can streamline drug monitoring with convenient collection options, pre-paid shipping kits, HIPAA-compliant observation, and secure access to results through Dominion Connect™.

We help you stay connected to the information you need to support care and compliance.

Learn more: domdiag.com/telehealth