OAR 333-024-0330
Testing for Substances of Abuse: Specimen Collection, Chain of Custody, Records, and Reports

(1)

The specimen container shall be clean, tightly sealed and free of any interfering substance. It shall be transported and stored in such a manner as to preserve the integrity and security of the specimen.

(2)

The specimen container shall be permanently labeled with time and date of collection and atleast one of the following:

(a)

The name of the person from whom the specimen was taken, if available;

(b)

Social security number;

(c)

Employee number;

(d)

Unique identifying number.

(3)

The initial request form, used by the person requesting the test, must have a statement indicating whether, if positive, the test results are to be confirmed as required under ORS 438.435 (Testing for substance of abuse)(7).

(4)

For those specimens requiring a confirmatory test, a record shall be made of the following:

(a)

Time and date of collection;

(b)

Identity of the individual receiving the specimen; and

(c)

Manner by which the specimen was sent to the laboratory, including the name of the commoncourier or the individual delivering the specimen.

(5)

Any laboratory receiving or referring the specimen shall keep for a minimum of two years a record of the following:

(a)

The condition under which the specimen was collected or received and results of tests or information to rule out adulteration of the specimen;

(b)

The date, time and one of the unique identifications from the specimen label;

(c)

Time and date received and referred;

(d)

Laboratory accession number;

(e)

Condition of the specimen;

(f)

The name of the company or individual requesting the test; and if positive, whether the specimen requires confirmatory testing as described in OAR 333-024-0345 (Testing for Substances of Abuse: Confirmatory Testing)(1);

(g)

The type of test performed;

(h)

The results of the tests and controls in units of measurement where applicable; and the type and concentration of standard(s) used in testing;

(i)

Storage of specimen before and after screening;

(j)

The signature, initials, or identification of the testing personnel;

(k)

Date and time the tests were completed; and

(l)

The name of the clinical laboratory performing the confirmatory testing if required under OAR 333-024-0345 (Testing for Substances of Abuse: Confirmatory Testing)(1).

(6)

Clinical and substance of abuse screening laboratories may examine specimens submitted by persons other than medical personnel authorized by law and shall report the result of any test to the person or company who requested the test except as indicated in number (7) of this rule.

(7)

A copy of the SOA test results must be provided to the employee or pre-employee from whom the specimen was collected, after the employee or pre-employee submits a written request and proof of identity to the laboratory.

(a)

When a written request is given to the laboratory in person:

(A)

The employee or pre-employee must present two proofs of identity to the laboratory, which must include one of the following picture identification cards: state driver’s license, state identification card, passport or a resident alien card from the U.S. Department of Immigration and Naturalization Service.

(B)

The employee or pre-employee must sign and date a form for release of laboratory records.

(b)

When a written request for SOA test results is received by mail:

(A)

The request must be accompanied by a signed and dated form for release of laboratory test results and a notarized statement of the employee’s or pre-employee’s identity and mailing address.

(B)

The laboratory will make a copy of the pertinent SOA test results and send this copy by registered or certified mail, or other bonded courier that would assure the confidentiality of the results, to the address requested by the notarized statement.

(c)

A copy of the signed release form and picture identification, or the notarized statement, shall be maintained by the laboratory for two years.

Source: Rule 333-024-0330 — Testing for Substances of Abuse: Specimen Collection, Chain of Custody, Records, and Reports, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=333-024-0330.

333‑024‑0005
Purpose 333‑024‑0010
Definitions 333‑024‑0012
Licensure 333‑024‑0016
Licensure Categories 333‑024‑0020
Licensure for Performance of Laboratory Specialties 333‑024‑0021
Qualifications and Responsibilities of Directors for High Complexity Laboratories 333‑024‑0022
Qualifications and Responsibilities for Director of Moderate Complexity Laboratories 333‑024‑0023
Qualifications and Responsibilities of Consultants, Supervisors and Testing Personnel for Moderate and High Complexity Laboratories 333‑024‑0026
Equipment and Facilities 333‑024‑0035
Internal Quality Control for Moderate and High Complexity Laboratories 333‑024‑0037
Specialty and Subspecialty Quality Control 333‑024‑0040
External Quality Control (Proficiency Testing Programs and On-Site Inspections) 333‑024‑0043
Quality Assurance 333‑024‑0045
Venereal Disease Testing 333‑024‑0050
Records and Reports 333‑024‑0053
Accreditation Organizations and Accredited Laboratories 333‑024‑0055
Incompetence 333‑024‑0260
Alpha-Fetoprotein Testing and Other Serum and Amniotic Fluid Based Markers for Congenital/Genetic Defects: Purpose 333‑024‑0265
Alpha-Fetoprotein Testing and Other Serum and Amniotic Fluid Based Markers for Congenital/Genetic Defects: Procedure 333‑024‑0305
Testing for Substances of Abuse: Purpose and Scope 333‑024‑0310
Testing for Substances of Abuse: Definitions 333‑024‑0315
Testing for Substances of Abuse: Licensure 333‑024‑0320
Testing for Substances of Abuse: Qualifications and Responsibilities of Directors 333‑024‑0325
Testing for Substances of Abuse: Incompetence 333‑024‑0330
Testing for Substances of Abuse: Specimen Collection, Chain of Custody, Records, and Reports 333‑024‑0335
Testing for Substances of Abuse: Internal Quality Assurance 333‑024‑0340
Testing for Substances of Abuse: External Quality Control (Proficiency Testing Program and On-Site Inspections) 333‑024‑0345
Testing for Substances of Abuse: Confirmatory Testing 333‑024‑0350
Testing for Substances of Abuse: Equipment and Facilities 333‑024‑0360
Testing for Substances of Abuse: Special Category Laboratories 333‑024‑0365
Testing for Substances of Abuse: Substance of Abuse Registration 333‑024‑0370
Health Screen Testing: Purpose 333‑024‑0375
Health Screen Testing: Definitions 333‑024‑0380
Health Screen Testing: Permits 333‑024‑0385
Health Screen Testing: Testing Site Schedule 333‑024‑0390
Health Screen Testing: Personnel Qualifications and Responsibilities 333‑024‑0395
Health Screen Testing: Tests Performed 333‑024‑0400
Health Screen Testing: Quality Assurance 333‑024‑1000
Newborn Screening: Purpose 333‑024‑1010
Newborn Screening: Definitions 333‑024‑1020
Newborn Screening: Persons Responsible for Ensuring that First Specimens are Collected and Submitted 333‑024‑1025
Newborn Screening: Persons Responsible for Ensuring that Second, Third and Repeat Specimens are Collected and Submitted 333‑024‑1030
Newborn Screening: Timing for Collecting Specimens 333‑024‑1040
Newborn Screening: Manner of Submitting Specimens 333‑024‑1050
Newborn Screening: Religious Exemption from Newborn Testing 333‑024‑1060
Newborn Screening: Improperly Collected Specimens 333‑024‑1070
Newborn Screening: The Newborn Screening Panel and Methods of Testing 333‑024‑1080
Newborn Screening: Result Reporting and Follow-up 333‑024‑1090
Newborn Screening: Use, Release and Retention of Residual Specimens 333‑024‑1100
Newborn Screening: Ordering Specimen Collection Kits and Fees 333‑024‑1110
Newborn Screening: Failure to Comply 333‑024‑2000
Fees for Communicable Disease Tests Performed in the State Laboratory
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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