3000 Years Health Center
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Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Federal Regulations
Regulations quoted below are from CFR Part 382 Subpart B as pertaining to drivers of commercial motor vehicles regarding controlled substance use.
1. No driver "shall report for duty or remain on duty requiring the performance of safety-sensitive functions when the driver uses any controlled substance, except when the use is pursuant to the instructions of a licensed medical practitioner" who has advised the driver that the substance will not adversely affect the driver's ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle.
2. No employer "having actual knowledge that a driver has used a controlled substance shall permit the driver to perform or continue to perform a safety-sensitive function."
3. No driver "shall report for duty, remain on duty, or perform a safety-sensitive function if the driver tests positive for controlled substances".
4. No employer "having knowledge that a driver has tested positive for controlled substances shall permit the driver to perform or continue to perform safety-sensitive functions".
Types of Tests Required:
1. Pre-employment
2. Random
3. Post Accident
4. Reasonable Suspicion
5. Return to Duty
6. Follow-Up
REGULATIONS MANDATED FOR THE FOLLOWING AGENCY:
DMV DOT PHYSICAL: Special $75
A person shall not drive a commercial motor vehicle unless he/she is physically qualified to do so and, except as provided in §391.67, has on his/her person the original, or a photographic copy, of a medical examiner's certificate that he/she is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle.
The United States and Canada entered into a Reciprocity Agreement, effective March 30, 1999 , recognizing that a Canadian commercial driver's license is proof of medical fitness to drive. Therefore, Canadian commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers are no longer required to have in their possession a medical examiner's certificate if the driver has been issued, and possesses, a valid commercial driver's license issued by a Canadian Province or Territory. However, Canadian drivers who are insulin-using diabetics, who have epilepsy, or who are hearing impaired as defined in §391.41(b)(11) are not qualified to drive CMVs in the United States. Furthermore, Canadian drivers who do not meet the medical fitness provisions of the Canadian National Safety Code for Motor Carriers but who have been issued a waiver by one of the Canadian Provinces or Territories are not qualified to drive CMVs in the United States.
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Drugs Included in Testing:
Type of Drug | Initital Test level (ng/ml) |
Marijuana | 50 |
Cocaine | 300 |
Opiates | 2000 |
Phencyclidine | 25 |
Amphetamines | 1000 |
Laboratory Screening: |
49 CFR Part 40 sets forth the procedures for drug testing using DHHS certified laboratories. When the specimen arrives at the laboratory, the primary specimen is opened and used for screening. The split specimen is stored at the laboratory. Each specimen undergoes an initial screen. Any specimen found positive by the initial screen must be confirmed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) to determine exact levels. Next, the result is reported to the Medical Review Officer.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: | What is the turnaround time for a test result? |
A: | Most normal negative test results are reported within 24 hours from the time the specimen reached the laboratory. Positive or abnormal tests take a few days longer due to the confirmation and verification process. |
Q: | How much do the test supplies cost? |
A: | All conventional test supplies are free of charge. This includes the chain of custody form, sample kits, air bills, and lab packs for shipping. |
Q: | What are the options for receiving results? |
A: | Currently provides five means of receiving test results: by mail, phone call, fax, web, or email |
Q: | How do I find a collection site? |
A: | Depending on the consortium you belong to, they will send you to the collection site. |
Q: | What industries besides the Department of Transportation are required to do controlled substance testing? |
A: | Pipeline, Rail, Transit, & Coast Guard |
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3000 Years Health Center
823 N. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012
ph: (213) 680-1456
fax: (213) 680-9385
support