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What does 49 CFR 40.185 (Through what methods and to whom must a laboratory report split specimen results?) require?

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As your fleet-compliance assistant, here is what 49 CFR 40.185 requires for reporting split specimen results:

* Who receives the results: The laboratory must report the results directly and only to the Medical Review Officer (MRO) at their place of business. They are strictly prohibited from sending results to or through the Designated Employer Representative (DER) or any other service agent (such as a C/TPA).

* What method must be used: The laboratory must send a legible image or copy of the fully-completed Copy 1 of the Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF), signed by the certifying scientist. This can be transmitted via fax, courier, mail, or electronic transmission.

* When it must be sent: The laboratory must transmit the result to the MRO immediately—ideally on the same day or the next business day after the result is signed and released.

§ 49 CFR 40.185 · eCFR ↗Sources retrieved: 1 retrieved CFR section

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