1. A. A licensee shall ensure that a test report includes but is not limited to the following:

   1. (1) Name and physical address of the laboratory;
   2. (2) A unique identifier on each page of the report;
   3. (3) Identification of the forensic analysis method used;
   4. (4) A clear identification of each item tested including a description of the item’s condition;
   5. (5) The date each forensic analysis was completed;
   6. (6) Units of measurement, if applicable;

   7. (7) The name and written or electronic signature of the examiner or analyst responsible for:

      1. (a) Performance of the forensic analysis;
      2. (b) Interpretations of forensic analysis results; and
      3. (c) Opinions;
   8. (8) Opinions and interpretations;
   9. (9) When applicable, a statement of uncertainty of measurement if the uncertainty of measurement may affect the interpretation of the results of the forensic analysis;
   10. (10) The date report was generated;
   11. (11) The indication of the end of the report on the report’s last page; and
   12. (12) If applicable, a statement that the analysis was performed by another laboratory and identifies the facility that actually performed the analysis.
2. B. A licensee shall ensure that any information from §A(1)—(12) of this regulation that is not included in the test report is documented in the case record.

3. C. A licensee shall ensure that test reports:

   1. (1) Are produced when analytical testing is performed on evidence;
   2. (2) Contain opinions and conclusions and the name of the report’s author;
   3. (3) Report results accurately, clearly, unambiguously, and objectively; and
   4. (4) Utilize a page numbering system that includes either the total number of pages or a mark to signify the end of the document.

4. D. A licensee shall ensure that amended reports:

   1. (1) Clearly state that the report has been amended;
   2. (2) Reference the original report;
   3. (3) Are placed or associated with the original report in the case file; and
   4. (4) Are provided to the customers.

5. E. Reports — Postmortem Forensic Toxicology. In addition to applicable sections of this regulation, a laboratory performing postmortem forensic toxicology shall:

   1. (1) Have a procedure or policy for technical review of reports, which includes at a minimum:

      1. (a) Chain of custody documentation;
      2. (b) Validity of analytical data; and
      3. (c) Quality control data;
   2. (2) Include on the test report the name of the submitting agency or individual;

   3. (3) Indicate qualitative test results using the:

      1. (a) Term “Positive” if the test result is positive for the presence of the substance tested; and
      2. (b) Term “None detected” if the test result is negative for the presence of the substance tested;
   4. (4) Have quantitative results identified using correct nomenclature;

   5. (5) Have preliminary reports clearly indicate that the:

      1. (a) Results are unconfirmed and subject to verification;
      2. (b) Testing is incomplete; and
      3. (c) Subsequent results, where appropriate, may affect the final report and interpretation of the report;
   6. (6) Clearly identify test results performed by a subcontractor;
   7. (7) Clearly identify revised reports or addenda using the same identifying information as the original report, for reports that contain additional testing after the original test results were reported; and
   8. (8) Indicate on the final report the name of the laboratory that actually performed the test if specimens were referred to another laboratory for analysis.

Authority: Health-General Article, Title 17, Subtitle 2A, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: May 28, 2012 (39:10 Md. R. 660)

Regulation .01K amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md R. 880)

Regulation .02A, B amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md R. 880)

Regulation .05C amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md R. 880)

Regulation .07C amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md R. 880)

Regulation .09C, D amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md R. 880)

Regulation .10B amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md R. 880)

Regulation .12B amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md R. 880)

Regulation .15A, C amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md R. 880)