1. A. The following represents the text of the Office of Workers' Compensation Administration's scientific and technical guidelines for accident-related drug testing programs, as directed by Act 454 of the Regular Session of 1989. These guidelines address the mandatory scientific and technical requirements of drug testing protocols, including collection of specimens, chain of custody and laboratory analysis.

   1. 1. Laboratories may not deviate from the provisions of these guidelines without the written approval of the director of the Office of Workers' Compensation Administration, or his designee.
   2. 2. These guidelines are to be effective immediately upon promulgation. Laboratories currently operating drug testing programs are to bring their programs into compliance within 180 days of promulgation.
   3. 3. The director of the Office of Workers' Compensation Administration or his designee may routinely update these guidelines for the purpose of conforming them to advances in technology or providing additional guidance.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 23:1081(9).

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Employment and Training, Office of Workers' Compensation, LR 16:851 (October 1990), repromulgated LR 17:773 (August 1991).