About Tim Thoelecke

Tim Thoelecke, C-SAPA, is the founder of InOut Labs. InOut Labs is a nationwide provider of employee drug testing services, and your best choice for affordable, direct-to-consumer health tests. Tim Thoelecke is a one of an elite group of Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrators. He is a graduate of Duke University, the Keller Graduate School of Business, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, and he founded InOut Labs to help employers and individuals take control of their health, culture and safety. InOut Labs' websites: www.inoutlabs.com (Drug Testing and DOT Compliance) www.screeningwise.com (Background Screening) www.driverfilehub.com (Driver Qualification Files) www.drugtestingshop.com (E-commerce site for drug tests) www.labtestshop.com (E-commerce site for medical tests). InOut Labs is BBB Accredited with an A+ Rating.

Workplace Drug Testing and Legal Defensibility

Legal defensibility is crucial for employers navigating ever-changing drug laws. Whether it’s legalized marijuana, opioid misuse, or regulations affecting a company’s ability to maintain a safe, drug-free workplace, staying compliant ensures protection against legal challenges. Strengthening Your Workplace Drug Policy Defensibility begins with a well-written substance policy. Take the time to construct a written [...]

By |December 10th, 2018|Drugs|Comments Off on Workplace Drug Testing and Legal Defensibility

MRO and Laboratories Used by InOut Labs

We use the following toxicology laboratories for different clients. Laboratories: Quest Diagnostics, Inc. 10101 Renner Blvd. Lenexa, KS 66219 Phone: 866-697-8378 Fax: 877-222-3580 LabCorp 1904 Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 800-833-3984 Fax: 919-481-5421 Alere 1111 Newton St Gretna, LA 70053 Phone: 504-361-8989 Fax: 504-361-8298 Omega Laboratories 400 N. Cleveland Avenue Mogadore, [...]

By |December 6th, 2018|Resources|Comments Off on MRO and Laboratories Used by InOut Labs

So What’s in a 17 Panel Hair Drug Test?

At InOut Labs, you can order an 17 Panel Hair Drug test! The 17 Panel test screens for 17 different drugs and can identify a whopping 45 different substances! The 17 classes of drugs are: Amphetamines Methamphetamine Cocaine Marijuana Opiates Synthetic Opiates Fentanyl PCP Benzodiazepines Barbiturates Methadone Propoxyphene Meperidine Tramadol Ketamine Buprenorphine Zolpidem How [...]

By |November 13th, 2018|Drugs|Comments Off on So What’s in a 17 Panel Hair Drug Test?

New Federal Regulations on Drug Testing: Key Changes for Employers

Federal Bill H. R. 6. the “Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act” or the “Support for Patients and Communities Act,” was signed into law on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, by President Trump. This legislation introduced significant changes to Federal drug testing regulations, particularly for DOT-mandated drug [...]

OSHA: Post-accident drug and alcohol testing is an important part of a drug-free workplace

Post-accident drug and alcohol testing is alive and well. OSHA's Stance on Post-Accident Drug Testing On October 11, 2018, OSHA published a memorandum clarifying that there is no prohibition against post-accident drug and alcohol testing. Previously, OSHA indicated that employers could not use “drug testing (or the threat of drug testing) as a form [...]

By |October 23rd, 2018|Alcohol, Drugs|Comments Off on OSHA: Post-accident drug and alcohol testing is an important part of a drug-free workplace

Urine Specimen Collection: How InOut Labs Scored a Perfect 100% on a Secret Audit

Secret Shopping and Urine Specimen Collection We were “secret shopped” recently for urine specimen collection. It wasn’t the first time either. Technically it was a collection site audit by Quest Diagnostics. Our Perfect Score: 100% Compliance How did we do? We earned an A+. 100%! InOut Labs is a member of Quest Diagnostics’ Preferred [...]

By |July 25th, 2018|Press|Comments Off on Urine Specimen Collection: How InOut Labs Scored a Perfect 100% on a Secret Audit

Most common mistakes small trucking companies and bus companies make with their FMCSA required drug and alcohol testing program

As the owner of a small trucking company or small bus company, if you are unsure of what you're doing regarding your drug testing requirements, you are not alone. Common FMCSA Drug Testing Mistakes Following are what we see most often. Drivers put into service before a negative pre-employment drug test is received. This [...]

Drug Users Lie: How Random Testing Exposed the Truth

One of our regular drug testing clients sent us a donor recently who failed his urine test for cocaine. That’s not the unusual part. The donor showed up in our office the same day the employer received the drug test result. He was adamant that he does NOT use drugs and there must be [...]

By |June 13th, 2018|Blog, Drugs|Comments Off on Drug Users Lie: How Random Testing Exposed the Truth

DOT Post-Accident Drug and Alcohol Tests

DOT enforces specific rules for DOT Post-Accident Drug and Alcohol Tests. However, these rules do not apply to minor accidents, such as fender benders. When an accident occurs, employers must conduct a DOT Post-Accident Drug Test within 32 hours. Additionally, they should administer a DOT Post-Accident Breath Alcohol Test as soon as possible, but [...]