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ProofPOSITIVE ® DRUG IMPAIRED DRIVING/ DRE TOXICOLOGY DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERTS (DRE) AND LAW ENFORCEMENT www.nmslabs.com Now more comprehensive than ever, As a drug recognition expert or law enforcement official, you rely on the 12-step DRE protocol to do your job. NMS Labs brings you the support and information you need for that protocol with our specially designed toxicology service. It covers the seven DRE drug catego- ries, along with all the priority drug groups recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Our service aligns with the National Safety Council’s Alcohol, Drugs and Impairment Division’s guidelines for the identification of drugs in suspected im- paired driving investigations 1 . A test formulated by DRE experts... and designed to meet your specific needs. We developed our specialized toxicology testing with the oversight of Dr. Barry Logan, a nationally recognized leader and contributor to the DRE program. The basic test includes the most commonly abused drugs you run into every day. Then, to meet the specific needs of more challenging cases, various add-on options are available. Drug Impaired Driving/DRE Toxicology testing is available in blood, urine and oral fluid, and includes: Cannabis (marijuana) Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulants (cocaine, “crack,” amphetamines, methamphetamine/“crank,” Ritalin ® ) CNS Depressants (barbiturates, anti-anxiety tranquilizers, benzodiazepines, sleep aids, Ambien ® , SOMA ® ) Hallucinogens (LSD, mescaline, MDMA and more) Dissociative Drugs (PCP, ketamine, dextromethorphan) Narcotic Analgesics (opioids, codeine, heroin, Demerol ® , Darvon ® , morphine, methadone, Vicodin ® , Oxycontin ® ) Inhalants (1,1-DFE, freon, toluene, xylene and more) with tests that reflect current drug trends.

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Page 1: Now more comprehensive than ever, with tests ... - NMS Labs

ProofPOSITIVE® DRUG IMPAIRED DRIVING/

DRE TOXICOLOGY

DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERTS (DRE)

AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

www.nmslabs.com

Now more comprehensive than ever, As a drug recognition expert or law enforcement official, you rely on the 12-step DRE protocol to do your job. NMS Labs brings you the support and information you need for that protocol with our specially designed toxicology service. It covers the seven DRE drug catego-ries, along with all the priority drug groups recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Our service aligns with the National Safety Council’s Alcohol, Drugs and Impairment Division’s guidelines for the identification of drugs in suspected im-paired driving investigations1.

A test formulated by DRE experts...and designed to meet your specific needs.

We developed our specialized toxicology testing with the oversight of Dr. Barry Logan, a nationally recognized leader and contributor to the DRE program. The basic test includes the most commonly abused drugs you run into every day. Then, to meet the specific needs of more challenging cases, various add-on options are available.

Drug Impaired Driving/DRE Toxicology testing is available in blood, urine and oral fluid, and includes:

● Cannabis (marijuana)

● Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulants (cocaine, “crack,” amphetamines, methamphetamine/“crank,” Ritalin®)

● CNS Depressants (barbiturates, anti-anxiety tranquilizers, benzodiazepines, sleep aids, Ambien®, SOMA®)

● Hallucinogens (LSD, mescaline, MDMA and more)

● Dissociative Drugs (PCP, ketamine, dextromethorphan)

● Narcotic Analgesics (opioids, codeine, heroin, Demerol®, Darvon®, morphine, methadone, Vicodin®, Oxycontin®)

● Inhalants (1,1-DFE, freon, toluene, xylene and more)

with tests that ref lect current drug trends.

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ProofPOSITIVE®: PROVIDING LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SCOPE OF TESTING TO HELP COMBAT THE GROWING ABUSED DRUG EPIDEMIC

When you need to know, talk to the experts.

1.866.522.2216 nmslabs.com1 These guidelines were developed by a group of experts who are members of the National Safety Council’s Alcohol, Drugs and Impairment Division, but have not been validated, approved or disapproved for use by the National Safety Council.2 For customers requiring Title 17 Alcohol3 Expert opinion available for toxicology testing performed by NMS Labs4 In the disciplines of DNA & serology and controlled substances5 Applies to the ProofPOSITIVE® Drug Impaired Driving/DRE Toxicology panels

© 2015 NMS Labs. All Rights Reserved. NMS Labs, When you need to know, the associated logo and all associated NMS Labs marks are the trademarks of NMS Labs. All third-party marks are the property of their respective owners. 07/15

OPTIONS:● Alcohol testing2

● Oral fluid testing● Expert opinion report3

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Add-on Tests● Rx and therapeutic drugs or metabolites● Synthetic cannabinoids (K2, Spice)● Bath salts/designer stimulants (alpha-PVP)● Hallucinogens● Inhalants● 1,1 Difluoroethane (DFE)● Amphetamines (D/L ratio)

Specialized Tests● Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Screen (bath salts, cathinones, piperazines, stimulants)● Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB)● Drug ID (e.g. pills, salvia)

DRUG IMPAIRED DRIVING/DRE TOXICOLOGY

Industry leadership with unsurpassed accreditationsNMS Labs offers some of the most advanced toxicology testing procedures in the

industry, backed by a comprehensive list of accreditations and a team of over 200

scientists with years of expertise in toxicology. We’re also the only independent lab in

the nation with both ABFT and ASCLD-LAB4 accreditations.

Fast turnarounds and ultra-sensitive testingWith some of the fastest turnarounds in the industry, you get your results back sooner

to help expedite your cases. Our client representatives are also ready to assist you

with selecting additional testing categories that may be needed for specific cases. For

those cases where results come back negative, but there is a strong suspicion of drug

use, additional testing that can identify low doses of drugs, such as benzodiazepines

and opiates, may be recommended. Analysis of drug evidence collected at the scene

is also available if needed.

Detailed report with topic-specific comments related to drug impaired driving● Recap of tests requested

● Positive findings upfront; Detailed findings for positive results

● Useful result comments that assist in interpreting positive findings and their

contribution to driver impairment5

● Measurement of Uncertainty certification as required by ASCLD/LAB - ISO 17025

accreditation, to ensure the user of the result knows its true value, within a range, to

a high level of confidence