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Not Just Fentanyl Anymore
 Thursday, May 18, 2017
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Not Just Fentanyl Anymore

For those who have been following the heroin epidemic in our region, there is more to the deadly drug. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. Fentanyl has been the typical additive to heroin on the street.

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 Michelle Volk
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Survey Says
 Tuesday, April 4, 2017
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Survey Says

Great Lakes Labs would appreciate you taking about 2 minutes to complete a 4 question survey.

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 Michelle Volk
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THC/Creatinine Ratio: What does that mean?
 Friday, March 24, 2017
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 Michelle Volk
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Congratulations to Dr. Michael E. Caplis, DBAFT
 Friday, March 17, 2017
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Congratulations to Dr. Michael E. Caplis, DBAFT

What is DBAFT? The acronym stands for Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology. The accrediting body is responsible for identifying qualified forensic scientists who provide essential professional services to the nation’s judicial and executive branches of government.

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 Michelle Volk
mmvolk@gl-labs.com

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Save Money On Your Order at Great Lakes Labs!
 Wednesday, February 15, 2017
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Save Money On Your Order at Great Lakes Labs!

February is said to be the month of love. It’s supposed to be a time when significant others come up with unique ways to express their affections. Great Lakes Labs believes this should not only be for loved ones but apply to all of our clients. We want to show our appreciation to existing clients and potential clients. Therefore, from now until March 15th, we are offering exciting promotions.

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 Michelle Volk
mmvolk@gl-labs.com

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Fake Urine: To Be or Not to Be?
 Thursday, February 9, 2017
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Fake Urine: To Be or Not to Be?

Direct observation may not be worth the price when collecting a urine specimen for drug screening. Great Lakes Labs in Valparaiso, Indiana has a new test that can detect fake urine or otherwise known as synthetic urine.

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 Michelle Volk
mmvolk@gl-labs.com

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Drug Test Kits: Aiding the Healthcare Sector and Beyond
 Wednesday, February 1, 2017
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Drug Test Kits: Aiding the Healthcare Sector and Beyond

Did you know that onsite (instant) testing devices for drugs of abuse originated out of the necessity for emergency (triage) purposes? Decades ago, emergency rooms across the nation were scrambling for vital life saving techniques that could assist the hospital staff in rapid treatment of patients facing overdose.

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 Michelle Volk
mmvolk@gl-labs.com

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