[TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Container timeline_shadow=”lifted” timeline_formata=”M Y” timeline_maxspace=”125″ timeline_preloader=”0″ theme_customize=”true” theme_progress_fontsize=”14″ theme_progress_fontcolor=”#000000″ theme_progress_strength=”3″ theme_progress_future=”#0c3a8d” theme_bullets_color=”#ffffff” theme_bullets_background=”#35a6e2″ theme_bullets_active=”#0c3a8d” theme_nav_border=”#0c3a8d” theme_nav_icon=”#0c3a8d” background_type=”gradient” theme_border_main=”border-style:solid;|border-width:1px;|border-color:#adadad;” theme_border_split=”border-style:solid;|border-width:3px;|border-color:#ffffff;” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #C4C4C4), color-stop(100%, #FFFFFF));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#C4C4C4 0%,#FFFFFF 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#C4C4C4 0%,#FFFFFF 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#C4C4C4 0%,#FFFFFF 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#C4C4C4 0%,#FFFFFF 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#C4C4C4 0%,#FFFFFF 100%);”][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”01/01/1978″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”RIA method developed by Baumgartner” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”7972″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”title” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Dr. Werner Baumgartner developed a radioimmunoassay (RIA) method for detecting drug use from hair specimens.[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”03/01/1986″ stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”TIME Magazine article launched interest in hair testing” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#000000″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”7974″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”true” tooltip_content=”JTNDcCUzRVRJTUUlMjBNYWdhemluZSUyMGFydGljbGUlMjBsYXVuY2hlZCUyMGludGVyZXN0JTNDJTJGcCUzRQ==” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics/Baumgartner gained acclaim by testing hair from 19th century poet John Keats (167 years after his death) and discovering that he had been taking opiate painkillers. This appeared in Time Magazine in 1986 and was helpful in generating interest in the founding of the company.

Sept 1986: Psychemedics Founded

Psychemedics was founded and incorporated in Santa Monica, California.

[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”01/01/1987″ stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”1st to develop and launch hair testing for the workplace” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#000000″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”7975″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”true” tooltip_content=”JTNDcCUzRTFzdCUyMHRvJTIwZGV2ZWxvcCUyMGhhaXIlMjB0ZXN0aW5nJTIwZm9yJTIwd29ya3BsYWNlJTNDJTJGcCUzRQ==” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics made history by developing the first commercially feasible hair test for drugs of abuse and established its scientific and market leadership position by setting the industry standards for sensitivity, robustness, quality and consistency – providing a safeguard for the individuals being tested.[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”01/01/1990″ stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”1st successful legal ruling for hair testing in employment” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#000000″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”7978″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”true” tooltip_content=”JTNDcCUzRTFzdCUyMHN1Y2Nlc3NmdWwlMjBsZWdhbCUyMHJ1bGluZyUzQyUyRnAlM0U=” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]A Psychemedics program at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe stood up to a Nevada court challenge, giving Psychemedics a victory in the first ruling on the use of hair testing in employment.

Psychemedics headquarters moves

Psychemedics moved its corporate headquarters to the Boston area.

1992: Psychemedics publishes wash criterion

Psychemedics first published its important wash criterion that protects and safeguards the individuals being tested by removing and accounting for external contamination.[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”06/28/1994″ stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”1st lab to develop and receive a patent for an effective hair testing process” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#000000″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”7979″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”true” tooltip_content=”JTNDcCUzRTElM0NzdXAlM0VzdCUzQyUyRnN1cCUzRSUyMGxhYiUyMHRvJTIwcmVjZWl2ZSUyMHBhdGVudCUyMGZvciUyMGFuJTIwZWZmZWN0aXZlJTIwaGFpciUyMHRlc3RpbmclMjBwcm9jZXNzJTNDJTJGcCUzRQ==” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics became the 1^st lab to develop and patent the most effective process for liquification of hair to release drugs of abuse, without damaging the drugs trapped in the hair. (Patent 5,324,642)[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”11/14/1995″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”The PDT-90 home hair testing kit was launched” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”5112″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”true” tooltip_content=”JTNDcCUzRVBEVC05MCUyMGhvbWUlMjBoYWlyJTIwdGVzdGluZyUyMGtpdCUyMGxhdW5jaGVkJTNDJTJGcCUzRQ==” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics received an additional patent which covered the removal of substances from the hair that interfere with the marijuana screen; as marijuana was especially difficult to detect in subjects. (Patent 5,466,579)

Hair Analysis Services in Schools

Psychemedics began offering its hair analysis services to schools, helping schools create a drug-free environment and providing students with a reason to “Say No.”

PDT-90 Kit Released

Psychemedics launched the PDT-90 kit, a personal drug testing option for concerned parents that allowed them to hair test teenagers at home privately and confidentially.

Learn more about the PDT-90 kit here.[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”01/01/1996″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”Beethoven’s hair tested for opiate painkillers” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”7982″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”title” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics/Baumgartner conducted testing on Beethoven’s hair and determined that he did not take opiate painkillers in the final months of his life, likely declined so that he was able to continue to sketch his music.  Included in a book about this project

1997: PDT-90 testing services available in drugstores

Psychemedics made its PDT-90 testing service available through more than 100,000 chain and independent drugstores.[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”01/01/1998″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”PMD Brasil was formed” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”7984″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”title” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics Brasil was formed to bring the world’s leading hair test to the workplaces, government agencies, and other organizations of Brazil.

1998: Japanese patent

Psychemedics received a Japanese patent for its technology.

1999: Two millionth test conducted

Psychemedics conducted its two millionth test and positioned itself for future growth by establishing a website presence.[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”02/08/2000″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”Received 5 international patents” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”7985″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”title” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics received patents in five European countries (Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom), as well as a third U.S. patent that covered the use of metallic salts that act on digestion. (Patent 6,022,693)[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”01/01/2000″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”1st lab to develop Ecstasy testing in hair” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”7986″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”title” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics made a breakthrough by becoming the first lab to develop testing of Ecstasy (MDMA) in hair.[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”01/01/2002″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”Received FDA clearance for the 5 major drug categories” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”7988″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”true” tooltip_content=”JTNDcCUzRUZEQSUyMGNsZWFyYW5jZSUyMG9mJTIwNSUyMG1ham9yJTIwZHJ1Z3MlM0MlMkZwJTNF” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]

2000: FDA clearance for Opiates

2000: Psychemedics received FDA clearance for Opiates (Radioimmunoassay, Opiate Assay, 510(K) No. K000851, U.S. FDA decision date December 11, 2000).

2001: FDA clearance for Cocaine

2001: Psychemedics received FDA clearance for Cocaine (Radioimmunoassay, Cocaine Assay, 510(K) No. K010868, U.S. FDA decision date November 6, 2001).

2002: FDA clearance for Methamphetamine

2002: Psychemedics received FDA clearance for Methamphetamine (Radioimmunoassay, Methamphetamine and MDMA Assay, 510(K) No. K011185, U.S. FDA decision date January 24, 2002).

2002: FDA clearance for PCP

2002: Psychemedics received FDA clearance for PCP (Radioimmunoassay, Phencyclidine Assay, 510(K) No. K011275, U.S. FDA decision date February 11, 2002.)

2002: FDA clearance for Marijuana

2002: Psychemedics received FDA clearance for Marijuana (Radioimmunoassay, Cannabinoid Assay, 510(K) No. K011426, U.S. FDA decision date May 3, 2002).

2000: Broadened scope of the original patent

2002: Psychemedics received an additional patent that broadened the scope of the first patent and described the proprietary method. (Patent 6,350,582)[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”06/24/2003″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”Added commonly abused painkillers to standard panel” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”7990″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”true” tooltip_content=”JTNDcCUzRUFkZGVkJTIwcGFpbmtpbGxlcnMlMjB0byUyMHN0YW5kYXJkJTIwdGVzdCUzQyUyRnAlM0U=” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics added the commonly abused painkillers Oxycodone (OxyContin), Hydrocodone (Vicodin), and Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) to its standard panel, at no additional charge to clients.

2003: Psychemedics received a patent covering the filtering methods used to remove particles in digest solution that could interfere with a marijuana screen. (Patent 6,582,924)

2005: Patent covering use of biological detergents

Psychemedics received a patent covering the use of biological detergents with digest to prevent damage to drugs trapped in the hair. (Patent 6,949,344)[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”01/01/2007″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”Fortune 100 Top Small Public Company” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”7996″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”title” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics was selected as one of Fortune’s Top 100 Small Public Companies in America.

2007: Psychemedics CEO ranked among “Best CEO’s” in the Nation

Psychemedics’ CEO Raymond Kubacki was ranked among the “Best CEO’s” in the Nation.

[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”01/01/2008″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”Awarded the 1st CAP accreditation for hair” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”7998″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”title” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics was awarded the first CAP Accreditation for drug testing including hair, a stringent inspection program designed to specifically ensure the highest standard of care for the laboratory’s customers.

2008: Psychemedics moves to the NASDAQ stock market

Psychemedics Corporation announced a move to the NASDAQ stock market, providing investors with the best prices, fastest execution, and lowest cost per trade.[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”02/01/2008″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”Forbes Best Small Company in America” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”8000″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”title” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics was selected as one of Forbes 200 Best Small Companies in America.[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”03/01/2008″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”Created the innovative VECTOR program for contractor compliance” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”8001″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”true” tooltip_content=”JTNDcCUzRVZFQ1RPUiUyMHByb2dyYW0lM0MlMkZwJTNF” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics created the VECTOR program (Vendor Employer Compliance Testing), a tool that ensures contractor compliance with testing requirements, and meets the comprehensive needs of refinery owners.

2009: Psychemedics announced a sales and marketing agreement with leading international health and care organization Bupa Wellness in the UK.

2010: Psychemedics announced a sales and marketing agreement with LGC of the UK, an international market leader in analytical, forensic and diagnostic services.[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”01/01/2011″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”Awarded ISO/IEC 17025 International Accreditation” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”8005″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”true” tooltip_content=”JTNDcCUzRUlTTyUyRklFQyUyMDE3MDI1JTIwSW50ZXJuYXRpb25hbCUyMEFjY3JlZGl0YXRpb24lM0MlMkZwJTNF” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics was awarded ISO/IEC 17025 International Accreditation and recognized internationally for the highest quality laboratory standards.

2011: Psychemedics was awarded its 7th patent fundamental to hair analysis drug testing, focused on liquefying hair and releasing drugs trapped in the hair without destroying the drugs. (US No. 8,8084,215).[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”05/01/2012″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”Received the 1st FDA approval for EIA equivalent to RIA” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”8007″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”true” tooltip_content=”JTNDcCUzRTElM0NzdXAlM0VzdCUzQyUyRnN1cCUzRSUyMEZEQSUyMGFwcHJvdmFsJTIwZm9yJTIwRUlBJTIwZXF1aXZhbGVudCUyMHRvJTIwUklBJTNDJTJGcCUzRQ==” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics established another first: FDA approval of immunoassays that were equivalent to radioimmunoassay (Enzyme immunoassay, Opiate Assay, 510(K) No. K111926, Cocaine Assay, 510(K) No. K111925, Methamphetamine Assay, 510(K) No. K111927, Phencyclidine Assay, 510(K) No. K111928, Cannabinoid Assay, 510(K) No. K111929, U.S. FDA decision date May 1, 2012).[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”12/11/2012″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”Celebrated 25 anniversary” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”8008″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”title” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics Corporation marked its 25^th anniversary milestone and celebrated 25 years of innovation as the hair testing pioneer and leader.

2012: Psychemedics received its 8^th patent covering the digestion methods used. (Patent 8,329,417)[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”01/01/2013″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”Launched new hair alcohol test” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”8011″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”title” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics launched a new hair alcohol test that determined consumption levels of alcohol by measuring EtG in hair.

Psychemedics received FDA clearance for EIA Testing of Oxycodone and Oxymorphone (Opiates Enzyme immunoassay, Oxycodone and Oxymorphone Assay, 510(K) No. K123799, U.S. FDA decision date February 8, 2013).

Psychemedics received FDA clearance for Adderall (Enzyme immunoassay, Amphetamine Assay, 510(K) No. K130811, U.S. FDA decision date May 2, 2013).

Psychemedics received a patent covering its digest process. (Patent 8,435,747).

Psychemedics received international patents on its EIA plates–e.g., Japan, Europe.[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”01/01/2014″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”FBI published study validating the wash protocol” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”8012″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”true” tooltip_content=”JTNDcCUzRUZCSSUyMHN0dWR5JTIwdmFsaWRhdGluZyUyMHRoZSUyMHdhc2glMjBwcm90b2NvbCUzQyUyRnAlM0U=” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]The FBI published a peer-reviewed study further validating the Psychemedics wash protocol, ensuring that the individuals tested are safeguarded against false positives due to drug exposure versus actual drug use.[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”03/24/2015″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”Screening tests for Oxymorphone and D-Amphetamine launched” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”8013″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”true” tooltip_content=”JTNDcCUzRU94eW1vcnBob25lJTIwYW5kJTIwRC1BbXBoZXRhbWluZSUyMFRlc3RzJTNDJTJGcCUzRQ==” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics announced the addition of 2 new drugs to the company’s drug testing panels. In response to growing abuse concerns, the addition of Oxymorphone was made to the synthetic opiate testing panel and D-Amphetamine/Adderall® was added as an option to the Amphetamine panel.

Psychemedics received a patent covering its integrity testing method used to identify damaged/porous hair. (Patent 8,986,939)[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”01/01/2016″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”Received prestigious award for customer service” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”8015″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”true” tooltip_content=”JTNDcCUzRVByZXN0aWdpb3VzJTIwYXdhcmQlMjBmb3IlMjBjdXN0b21lciUyMHNlcnZpY2UlM0MlMkZwJTNF” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics received certification as a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal. The Center of Excellence recognition is one of the most prestigious awards in the customer service and support industry.[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”09/15/2017″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”1st hair testing lab to have its Benzodiazepines cleared by FDA” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”8016″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”true” tooltip_content=”JTNDcCUzRTElM0NzdXAlM0VzdCUzQyUyRnN1cCUzRSUyMGhhaXIlMjB0ZXN0aW5nJTIwbGFiJTIwdG8lMjBoYXZlJTIwQmVuem9kaWF6ZXBpbmVzJTIwY2xlYXJlZCUzQyUyRnAlM0U=” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics received FDA clearance for Benzodiazepines (Enzyme immunoassay, Benzodiazepines Assay, 510(K) No. K163590, U.S. FDA decision date Sept 15, 2017).[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item date_detail=”dateonlyquick” date_dateonly_quick=”11/01/2017″ timeline_formata=”Y” stamp_family=”Default:regular” event_title=”1st to develop a hair test for Synthetic Cannabinoids for the workplace” title_textcolor=”#0c3a8d” title_family=”Default:regular” content_color=”#282828″ content_size=”16″ content_family=”Default:regular” media_type=”image” media_position=”right” media_image=”8018″ background_type=”gradient” tooltip_usage=”true” tooltip_content=”JTNDcCUzRUhhaXIlMjB0ZXN0JTIwZm9yJTIwU3ludGhldGljJTIwQ2FubmFiaW5vaWRzJTNDJTJGcCUzRQ==” background_gradient=”background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(28%, #FFFFFF), color-stop(100%, #E8E8E8));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -o-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(top,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#FFFFFF 28%,#E8E8E8 100%);”]Psychemedics announced the launch of its Synthetic Cannabinoids test – a hair test that looks for the compounds found in commonly- abused products such as K2, Spice and Blaze.[/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Item][/TS_VCSC_Timeline_Horizontal_Container]