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What does 49 CFR 40.82 (What drugs do laboratories test for?) require?

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According to 49 CFR 40.82, a laboratory conducting a DOT drug test is required to test for only the following five specific drugs or classes of drugs:

1. Marijuana metabolites

2. Cocaine metabolites

3. Amphetamines

4. Opioids

5. Phencyclidine (PCP)

Additionally, the regulation strictly prohibits laboratories from testing "DOT specimens" for any other drugs.

§ 49 CFR 40.82 · eCFR ↗Sources retrieved: 1 retrieved CFR section

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