Current textIn force on Oct. 1, 2008Source: annual CFR editions 2001–2016

§ 40.185 Through what methods and to whom must a laboratory report split specimen results?

Current wording, first on file in the 2001 annual edition.

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49 CFR § 40.185 — Through what methods and to whom must a laboratory report split specimen results?. Text in force on October 1, 2008. This wording effective October 1, 2001 to present. Source: govinfo, 2008 edition, https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-2008-title49-vol1/CFR-2008-title49-vol1-sec40-185. Retrieved from FMCSR.com, https://fmcsr.com/reg/40.185?asof=2008-10-01, on October 26, 2026. Unofficial compilation; verify against the official source.

(a) As the laboratory testing the split specimen, you must report laboratory results directly, and only, to the MRO at his or her place of business. You must not report results to or through the DER or another service agent (e.g., a C/TPA).

(b) You must fax, courier, mail, or electronically transmit a legible image or copy of the fully-completed Copy 1 of the CCF, which has been signed by the certifying scientist.

(c) You must transmit the laboratory result to the MRO immediately, preferably on the same day or next business day as the result is signed and released.

Amendment history

1 distinct wording on file since Oct. 1, 2001

Oct. 1, 2001 → presentannual editions 2001–2016viewing

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