USCG Exam Practice · Drug testing — pre-employment, random, post-incident
Under 46 CFR Part 16, which laboratory may be used to analyze specimens collected under a required drug testing program?
- AAny state-licensed clinical laboratory.
- BAny laboratory accredited by the College of American Pathologists.
- COnly laboratories certified by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).✓ correct
- DAny laboratory approved by the marine employer's Medical Review Officer (MRO).
Why C is correct
46 CFR §16.113(a) explicitly states that drug testing programs required by this part must use only drug testing laboratories certified by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Cited:46 CFR §16.113
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