Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 641 - Public Health Department
Chapter 12 - Approval of Confirmatory Laboratories for Private Sector Drug-free Workplace Testing
Rule 641-12.6 - Quality Assurance Program and Procedure Manual Requirements

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 641-12.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

All approved confirmatory laboratories shall have a written quality assurance program and a procedure manual which encompasses all aspects of the alcohol or drug testing process.

(1) Approved laboratories shall have written procedures for performing alcohol or drug testing which shall include the following:

a. Sample acquisition.

b. Chain of custody.

c. Sample and report security.

d. Test performance.

e. Reporting of results. / Confidentiality.

(2) The quality assurance program and procedure manuals shall be available for review during any on-site inspection.

(3) Approved laboratories shall review their performance in each of the above areas every 12 months.

(4) Approved laboratories are responsible for developing the criteria necessary to establish and maintain an effective quality assurance program for confirmatory testing of alcohol or other drugs, or their metabolites.

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