SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Agency within HHS that leads public health efforts to reduce substance abuse and promotes mental health in the United States.
Key Facts
- Agency within HHS focused on behavioral health
- Certifies laboratories for federal workplace drug testing (NLCP)
- Publishes Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing
- Establishes cutoff concentrations for drug test panels
SAMHSA oversees the National Laboratory Certification Program (NLCP), certifying laboratories that analyze federal workplace drug testing specimens. SAMHSA also publishes the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs, which establish cutoff levels, specimen validity testing procedures, and reporting requirements for federally regulated drug testing. All DOT-regulated drug tests must be analyzed by SAMHSA-certified laboratories.
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