Pricing Regulation for Drug Tests
- The DOH is tasked to coordinate and set the price of drug tests in accredited laboratories.
- The objective is to reduce the cost of drug testing, making it more accessible to the public.
Required Drug Testing Methods
- Drug testing must utilize two types of tests:
- Screening Test: Identifies a positive drug use result and determines the type of drug used.
- Confirmatory Test: Used to validate the positive results found by the screening test.
Validity of Drug Test Certificates
- Drug test certificates issued by DOH-accredited drug testing centers are valid for one (1) year from the date of issue.
- These certificates may be used for various purposes within the validity period.
Supersession of Conflicting Orders
- Any previous orders or memoranda inconsistent with this directive are deemed superseded.
Enforcement and Compliance
- The amendments are mandated for strict compliance by the concerned entities to uphold the standards of drug testing and certification as per R.A. 9165 requirements.