Smoker who lost job loses in court Aug 8, 2009
O Toole said that law did not protect Rodrigues because he was not yet a bona fide employee and was only working on the condition that he passed the urinalysis ... According to O Toole s ruling, Rodrigues was hired by Scotts in August 2006 contingent on his passing the urinalysis ... But it was not until the urinalysis showed nicotine in his blood that he was fired. (Boston Globe)
• Wendell expands student drug testing Aug 6, 2009
The policy also dictates that students enrolled in FFA, professional technology, school clubs, academic clubs and any other activity through the school, will be required to sign up for mandatory urinalysis of illegal substances and/or alcohol use. The philosophy states that expanding the program is necessary for the "health and safety of the individual and others" and that "many students will be able to say 'no' to drugs because they will have a legitimate reason; 'I want to participate.'". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Local drug dealer gets 20 years in prison-- Six others sentenced in district court action this week Aug 1, 2009
He must also pay a 1,500 fine, 357 restitution in one case and 84 in the other, court costs and court appointed attorney fees, as well as perform 300 hours of community service, undergo a drug/alcohol evaluation and treatment, attend a drug offender education program and submit to urinalysis ... He was ordered to pay a 1,500 fine at the time of his plea and an additional 2,500 throughout his probation, court costs and 560 in restitution, as well as undergo a drug/alcohol evaluation and... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Health Happenings Jul 29, 2009
Other routine services include: Pelvic exam, pap test, breast exam, urinalysis, hemoglobin, pregnancy testing, and certain STD screenings. Public Aid medical cards are accepted. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
IRIS to Release Second Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on July 30, 2009 Jul 25, 2009
The initial applications for its technology have been in the urinalysis market and the Company is the leading worldwide provider of automated urine microscopy and chemistry systems, with an installed base of more than 2,300 systems in more than 50 countries. The Company is expanding its core imaging and morphology expertise into related markets and is developing applications in hematology and urinary tract infections. (Primezone Releases)
Five sentenced in district court action Tuesday Jul 23, 2009
Ligues, 24, must also take part in a drug offender education program, submit to urinalysis, and complete 300 hours of community service and a drug/alcohol evaluation and treatment program. Ligues also has to pay a 1,500 fine, court cost, a 50 drug court program fee and 140 restitution for cocaine possession. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Click to read:Pot No Longer Focus of Anti-Drug Campaigns Jul 16, 2009
Republicon activist judges have gone as far as allowing corporate america to perform random drug urinalysis in the work place for marijuana. This activist policy is clearly in violation of the US Constitution by allowing illegal search and seizure. (CBS News)
UT Southwestern researchers investigate high-risk populations for bladder-cancer screenings Jul 16, 2009
The majority of these participants had undergone urinalysis within three years of screening. At the one-year follow-up, two more were found to have cancer, and these patients were over 60 and had more than 42 pack-years of smoking. (EurekAlert!)
Clinical compassion Jul 11, 2009
It is fully equipped for such routine tests as Pap smears, blood tests and urinalysis. Clinic staff can prescribe medicine or order referrals if necessary. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Suit: Employees made to crouch naked during strip search Jul 10, 2009
Rodriguez worked in a lab where he conducted urinalysis on the inmate population, and just days before the search field-tested marijuana in the course of his duties, the internal report shows. One of the women is married to a police officer, and another was engaged to a police officer. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Brenham man gets 10 years probation for part in robbery Jul 9, 2009
He must also perform 300 hours of community service and submit to urinalysis ... He must also perform 350 hours of community service, undergo drug/alcohol evaluation and treatment, submit to urinalysis and have no contact with the victim in the case. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Friend: Little T and Big T Jul 2, 2009
Every morning, a sports page arrives with a box score, a name and a "What's going on here?" Baseball's had far bigger stories this year -- from A-Rod to Manny to Sosa -- but lost in all the urinalysis is a tale of d. j. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Burglaries send man to state jail -- Two others sentenced in district court Jun 25, 2009
Walker was also ordered to pay a 2,500 fine, court costs, a court-appointed attorney fee, perform 300 hours of community service, undergo drug/alcohol evaluation and treatment and submit to urinalysis. Share this Article. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Free beer? No, but beer truck tips, spilling 40,000 pounds of beer on the road Jun 17, 2009
Urinalysis samples of diabetic livestock would taste about the same. Chicagoboy on. (FOX61, CT)
Stanbio Laboratory launches WIC program Jun 16, 2009
Stanbio manufactures and sells medical testing and diagnostic devices for clinical chemistry, pregnancy, drug abuse, serology, urinalysis and hemoglobin testing. Web site: www. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
News briefs from the June issue of CHEST Jun 5, 2009
URINALYSIS MAY REVEAL SEVERITY OF BREATHING DISORDER IN CHILDREN. New research suggests that the urine concentration of lipid mediators may determine the severity of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children. (EurekAlert!)
Sports physical set for Thursday at DMS Jun 3, 2009
A well-rested body - do not engage in physical activity prior to the physical as it will affect the urinalysis. A current immunization record - the health department will be available to evaluate shot records. (Dowagiac News, MI)
UPDATING and REPLACING -- IRIS International Remains On Track for Meeting 2009 Guidance After Resuming Full-Scale Shipments of iChem(r)Velocity(tm) Automated Chemistry Analyzer to International Market, Annual Meeting Told May 27, 2009
IRIS International, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ), a leading manufacturer of urinalysis systems and consumables for use in hospitals and commercial laboratories worldwide, ``following resumption of full-scale shipments of its new iChem(r)Velocity(tm) Automated Urine Chemistry Analyzers to the international market, remains on track for achieving its previously announced guidance for the current second quarter ending June 30, and for the full year ending December 31, 2009,'' Cesar Garcia, Chairman and Chief... (Primezone Releases)
Drug court honors graduates with scholarships May 24, 2009
The program controls many aspects of a person's life, requiring weekly reports before a judge, urinalysis to detect drug use, community service and other stipulations ... It wasn't until she failed a urinalysis for cocaine that things started to turn around for her. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Drug sting results in man's arrest May 23, 2009
He also said he uses a "cleaner" to pass his probation urinalysis. He was taken to the Ormond Beach Police Department for processing and later transferred to the Volusia County Branch Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail for the burglary charges and no bond set for the fugitive from justice and violation of probation charges. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Sentences dealt to eight in court May 22, 2009
She was also ordered to pay a 2,500 fine, court costs, a 50 drug court fee, 140 in restitution, perform 300 hours of community service, undergo drug/alcohol evaluation and treatment, take a drug offender class, at Narcotics Anonymous meetings three times a week and submit to urinalysis on a weekly basis. Share this Article. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Army blasted for its drug policies May 21, 2009
At one installation where about a thousand soldiers screened positive by urinalysis, 373 had failed the same drug test in the past, in some cases up to seven times, says Brig Gen. Colleen McGuire, head of the Army's Suicide Prevention Task Force. Other installations reported similar numbers, she says. (USA Today)
Health & Home: Keyser native back in area May 21, 2009
In order to provide the best possible care, the staff at Health Matters can take x-rays and perform lab work for urinalysis, strep, mononucleosis, and more. We can also draw blood and sent it out for further analysis, she said. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
IRIS Resumes Full-Scale Shipments of iChem(r)VELOCITY(tm) Automated Urine Chemistry Analyzer to International Market May 21, 2009
May 21, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IRIS International, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ), a leading manufacturer of urinalysis systems and consumables for use in hospitals and commercial laboratories worldwide, today announced that following the validation of previously announced design improvements, it has resumed full-scale shipments of its new iChem(r)Velocity(tm) Automated Chemistry Analyzers to the International Market ... The initial applications for its technology have been in the urinalysis market and... (Primezone Releases)
Employee accused of accepting bribe for drug test May 21, 2009
This individual was alleged to have taken a bribe in return for a forged result, which was a negative result on the urinalysis specimen, Assistant Harris County District Attorney Matthew Penegui said ... Instead, authorities say he accepted $200 for falsifying the results of at least one urinalysis. (KHOU.com, TX)
Brenham man, 21, has probation revoked May 7, 2009
She must also perform 300 hours of community service, undergo drug/alcohol evaluation and treatment, attend a drug offender education program and submit to urinalysis. Anithia Rechar Lindsey, 36, Brenham, was sentenced to 180 days in state jail probated for two years for debit card abuse. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Man headed for incarceration for violating deferred sentence Apr 11, 2009
According to court records, Kushmaul violated the terms of his probation when he failed to maintain a job, missed scheduled appointments with his chemical dependency counselor, was arrested for misdemeanor DUI, driving while his license was suspended, and failure to carry liability insurance, failed to pay his supervision fees, and on four occasions his urinalysis tested positive for alcohol and/or THC, the main psychoactive substance found in the marijuana plant. Judge Ray Dayton recommended... (Montana Standard, MT)
Seizure Disorders in Dogs Apr 11, 2009
a urinalysis (an evaluation of the dog's urine). diagnostic imaging, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed axial tomography (CAT scan). (Suite101.com)
Police arrest eight in drug roundup Mar 28, 2009
who I would have put money on that they were drunk, but registered nothing on a breath test and showed positive in a urinalysis test for Marijuana. And the chemicals they use in growing Marijuana are as bad or worse that those used in making meth. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Sentences handed in court Mar 28, 2009
He was also sentenced to undergo drug/alcohol evaluation and treatment and submit to urinalysis and pay a 1,500 fine, court costs, 140 in restitution, a 50 drug court program fee and a 50 Crime Stoppers fee. Christopher David Miller-Cox, 23, Brenham, committed the offense of having a counterfeit insurance document, and was sentenced to three years deferred adjudication probation, an 1,800 fine, court costs and a court-appointed attorney fee. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Kittitas County 'drug court' gets support Mar 24, 2009
Funds for the services provided by ADDS will come from 12,000 in general funds previously earmarked for urinalysis tests and 10,000 from the county s drug enforcement reserve fund. From the trial court improvement fund, a state allocation, will come 44,996, an amount approved by local court judges. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Richard Elkins joins Stanbio Laboratory (26) Mar 23, 2009
Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Boerne, Stanbio manufactures and sells medical testing and diagnostic devices including clinical chemistry, pregnancy, drugs, serology, urinalysis and point-of-care blood hemoglobin tests. Stanbio Laboratorys Quality System is ISO 13485 registered and its facility operates under the USFDA current GMP requirements. (Boerne Star, TX)
Woman charged with attempted murder free on bond Mar 18, 2009
Richard was ordered to have no contact with a list of state witnesses, report for breath tests twice a day, random urinalysis, consume no drugs, alcohol or marijuana, and submit to warrantless searches and seizures. The bond reduction was made over the objections of Pennington County deputy state s attorney Josh Hendrickson. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Stanbio hires new production manager Mar 14, 2009
Stanbio manufactures and sells several medical testing and diagnostic devices, including clinical chemistry, pregnancy, drug-testing, serology, urinalysis and point-of-care blood hemoglobin tests. Stanbio distributes its products in more than 100 countries worldwide. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease Mar 13, 2009
a urinalysis to look for blood, red blood cells, white blood cells, crystals and other abnormalities within the urine. a urine culture and sensitivity to determine whether a bladder infection is present, especially in older cats. (Suite101.com)
Urine color depends on circumstances Mar 13, 2009
If your urine remains an odd color or it becomes cloudy especially in the presence of symptoms like burning, flank pain, fever or increased urinary frequency it s wise to let your doctor know and request a urinalysis. Q: My bloodwork consistently shows that my creatinine level is high. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Brenham man sentenced to 34 years (511) Mar 12, 2009
Authorities said Nelson violated the terms of his probation by admitting to using methamphetamine on several occasions last year (he tested positive for that drug and also cocaine, according to the district attorney s office), failure to report to his probation officer on several occasions, being delinquent on court-ordered payments and not submitting to a urinalysis last December. Share this Article. (Brenham Banner, TX)
A late payment for nuclear workers Mar 8, 2009
" Under the federal compensation law, the first job of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is to determine if it can calculate the dosage of radiation a nuclear plant worker was exposed to, using remaining records of air monitoring, radiation badges worn by employees, urinalysis and other reports. Dr. Michaels, the George Washington University professor, said the dosage calculations are based primarily on experience from the atomic bomb explosions on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Canine Lyme Disease Nephritis Mar 7, 2009
Determining renal involvement involves blood tests (complete blood count, serum chemistry blood profile) and urine tests (urinalysis, protein:creatinine ratio). Blood tests should reveal elevated BUN and creatinine values, indicating that kidneys are not functioning within their normal limits. (Suite101.com)
Medical advances allow pets to live longer Mar 6, 2009
Regular checkups and screenings like blood work and urinalysis can often detect diseases or health conditions in their earliest, most treatable stages, he said. As with humans, maintaining a healthy weight is the first and most important step in extending a pet;s healthy years, Diemer said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
What men should do at every age to maintain good health Mar 4, 2009
Most physicians also recommend a complete blood count, a blood sugar test and a urinalysis. Get an adult-type tetanus-pertussis- diphtheria booster (and follow up every 10 years). (Montana Standard, MT)
Sports should go green, allow pot smoking Feb 26, 2009
To prep for the Olympics and their urinalysis, he said, he hadn't touched the stuff in nine months. That was his excuse - not that he would never smoke pot. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Woman sentenced to prison for forgeries Feb 26, 2009
He must also perform 300 hours of community service, undergo drug/alcohol evaluation and treatment, take part in a DWI education program, have an Interlock device installed on any vehicle he operates frequently, submit to urinalysis and serve 10 days in the Washington County jail ... Flores must also perform 240 hours of community service and submit to urinalysis. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Brenham man ordered to serve state jail terms Feb 19, 2009
Probation violations included being found with a device to falsify a drug test, testing positive for methamphetamine, not reporting to his probation officer, failing to maintain employment, being delinquent on court-ordered monies, ailing to provide a sample for urinalysis and being kicked out of a Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse program for nonattendance ... He must also perform 300 hours of community service, undergo drug/alcohol evaluation and treatment, and submit to... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Road to recovery Feb 13, 2009
Medical personnel handed the bent ring to Deanna in a urinalysis cup. It was one of the few things she brought with her to Salt Lake City, as she is desperately the romantic of the bunch. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Baseball's Persistent Drug Culture Feb 13, 2009
But there is an alternative for anyone intent on a burlier body: human growth hormone, which is reputed to have the same muscle-inflating properties but doesn't show up in a urinalysis. To detect it, you need a blood test, which the players union has refused to accept. (Townhall.com)
Should School Districts Drug-Test Teachers? Feb 7, 2009
The authors theorize that drug-using kids may think that prescription and other drugs are harder to detect by urinalysis, so they switch from pot to something else. (This assumption is usually incorrect most drug tests capture everything from heroin to Valium although certain lesser-used drugs like the anesthetic ketamine aren't detected by the usual tests. (Time.com)
