Addition of DOT (Department of Transportation) Oral Fluid Testing - ARCpoint Labs of Florence
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Addition of DOT (Department of Transportation) Oral Fluid Testing

by | Dec 23, 2023 | Uncategorized

In January 2020, the DOT published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that included a proposal to add oral fluid drug testing as an approved method for DOT drug testing. The NPRM sought public comments on the proposal, including comments on the accuracy and reliability of oral fluid drug testing and its potential impact on the transportation industry.

In August 2020, the DOT announced that it had completed a pilot program to evaluate the use of oral fluid drug testing in DOT drug testing. The pilot program included testing over 8,000 oral fluid specimens from commercial drivers, and the results were used to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of oral fluid drug testing.

Based on the results of the pilot program and the public comments received, the DOT issued a final rule on May 2, 2023 (Effective June 1, 2023) that outlines the requirements and procedures for oral fluid drug testing in DOT-regulated industries. Once fully implemented, oral fluid drug testing will be an additional approved method for DOT drug testing alongside urine testing.

It is important to note that it will still take some time for the lab approvals to occur, before it is fully implemented. ARCpoint Labs of Florence will be conducting additional education sessions to provide more specifics about this change. Additionally, ARCpoint Labs of Florence can advise how to best set up or restructure your substance abuse testing program to include oral fluid to best meet the needs of your business. For more information, please call us at 859-444-6700.

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