MRO Regulatory Compliance 2

Question 1

Under 49 CFR Part 40, which agency has primary authority over the MRO qualification and certification requirements?

Accepted Answer

DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC)

Answer

ODAPC within DOT administers 49 CFR Part 40 and sets MRO qualification standards.

Question 2

What is the maximum number of business days an MRO has to report a verified positive result to the employer's DER after the MRO verification process is complete?

Accepted Answer

2 business days

Answer

49 CFR Part 40 requires MROs to report verified results to the DER within 2 business days.

Question 3

An employee provides a specimen that tests positive for opiates. The MRO must contact the employee to conduct an interview within how many days of receiving the laboratory report?

Accepted Answer

14 calendar days

Answer

The MRO must attempt to contact the employee within 14 calendar days of receiving the lab report.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for an MRO to cancel a drug test?

Accepted Answer

The employee's specimen tested negative on the primary specimen

Answer

A negative result is a valid result and does not constitute a reason to cancel the test.

Question 5

Under DOT regulations, who is responsible for selecting the MRO services used in a covered workplace drug testing program?

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

The employer is responsible for selecting and contracting with a qualified MRO for their testing program.

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MRO Regulatory Compliance 2