Title
Validity of Drug Test Results Set to One Year
Law
Lto Administrative Order No. 007-2003
Decision Date
Oct 22, 2003
The amendment establishes that drug test certificates from accredited laboratories are valid for one year and outlines the procedures for authorized drug testing to ensure quality and affordability.
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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  • Any previous orders or memoranda inconsistent with this directive are deemed superseded.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.

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