Company-Focused Market Research Report: United States Drug Testing Laboratories, Inc. (USDTL)
Company Overview
- Name: United States Drug Testing Laboratories, Inc. (USDTL)
- Mission: To ensure the hardest cases do not go without resolution by specializing in niche areas of forensic drug and alcohol testing, using the best science available to provide cutting-edge tools for analysis and evaluation of exposure to alcohol, substances of abuse, and toxins.
- Founded: No information is available
- Founders: No information is available
- Key People:
- Veronica N. Lewis: Chief Executive Officer, MS, MT(ASCP)SBB
- Douglas Lewis: Founder, President, and Scientific Director, D.Sc.
- Joseph Jones: Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Ph.D., NRCC-TC
- James R. Lesch: Chief Financial Officer, MBA, CPA
- Donna Coy: Laboratory Director, Ph.D., NRCC-TC
- Priti Soni: Director of IT, MIS
- Michelle Lach: Director of Communications, MSIMC
- Headquarters: No specific information is available
- Number of Employees: No information is available
- Revenue: No information is available
- Known For: Leading in toxicology, alcohol biomarkers, and substance use testing for all stages of life with a focus on innovative and rigorous analytical toxicology research and comprehensive specimen testing.
Products
USDTL is known for advanced toxicological testing services, specializing in drug and alcohol detection. They offer a range of specific testing solutions:
1. Newborn Testing
- Umbilical Cord Tissue Testing: Detects prenatal exposure to alcohol and drugs.
- Meconium Testing: Offers evaluation of drugs and alcohol exposure in newborns.
2. Adult & Child Testing
- Fingernail Testing: Provides long-term detection of drug use.
- Hair Testing: Utilized for detecting drug intake over extended periods.
- Adult PEth Testing: A biomarker test for estimating alcohol consumption.
- Urine Testing: Employed for routine drug screening.
3. Substance Specialization
- ChildGuard® Testing: Detects exposure to various cannabinoids like ∆8-THC, ∆9-THC, ∆10-THC, and CBD.
- Xylazine Testing: Available in umbilical cord tissue.
4. Recent Innovations
- SSRI Detection: In umbilical cord tissues to identify in-utero exposure.
- Fentanyl Analyses: Expanded to hair, nail, meconium, and umbilical cord specimens.
Recent Developments
- New Products and Features:
- Xylazine Testing: Commenced as of September 5, in umbilical cord tissue.
- SSRI Testing: Implemented for umbilical cord tissues to identify prenatal exposure to serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
- Cannabinoid Additions: Enhanced ChildGuard® testing with ∆8-THC, ∆9-THC, ∆10-THC, and CBD detection.
- Technological Shifts:
- Transitioned various cannabinoid testing in hair and nails from GC-MS to the more advanced LC/MS/MS.
- Research and Publications:
- Recent studies published on umbilical cord tissue's efficacy in detecting substances such as ethanol, and involvement in various joint research endeavors.
- Industry Impact:
- Introduced innovative testing methods that are essential to various hospital operations, emphasizing neonatal health.
Partnerships and Collaborations
- Active partnerships with agencies within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund and promote breakthroughs in the field of analytical toxicology.
- Collaboration with other researchers to advance biomarker assessments as objective methods of drug exposure evaluation.
These details provide a comprehensive overview of USDTL’s industry position, products, recent developments, and operational impact.