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Based on 49 CFR 40.329, laboratories, MROs, and other service agents must release specific records to employees upon receiving a request:
* MROs and Service Agents: You must provide copies of any records related to the employee's alcohol and/or drug use (including DOT-mandated test records) within 10 business days of receiving a written request from the employee. You are allowed to charge no more than the cost of preparation and reproduction.
* Laboratories: You must provide records related to the employee's drug test results (the laboratory report and data package) within 10 business days of receiving a written request from the employee made through the MRO. You may charge no more than the cost of preparation and reproduction.
* SAP (Substance Abuse Professionals): You must make a copy of all SAP reports available to the employee upon request. However, you must redact follow-ahn (follow-up) testing information from the report before giving it to the employee.