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Current List of HHS-Certified Laboratories and Instrumented Initial Testing Facilities Which Meet Minimum Standards To Engage in Urine and Oral Fluid Drug Testing for Federal Agencies
By Health, Human Services Department, Substance Abuse, Mental Health Services Administration · Sep 29, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides notice of the laboratories and Instrumented Initial Testing Facilities (IITFs) currently certified to meet the standards of the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs (Mandatory Guidelines) using Urine and the laboratories currently certified to meet the standards of the Mandatory Guidelines using Oral Fluid.
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The notice does not explain the certification criteria, the process for labs to become certified, how frequently the list is updated, or any performance metrics of the listed facilities.
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This is an official government communication from HHS intended to inform federal agencies about which laboratories and IITFs meet the mandatory drug‑testing standards.
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