HHS Updates Approved Labs for Federal Urine and Oral Drug Tests
Published Date: 10/1/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services just updated the official list of labs and testing centers approved to do urine and oral fluid drug tests for federal agencies. If you work for the government or get tested for federal jobs, this list shows who meets the rules to keep things fair and accurate. No big changes in cost or timing, just a fresh, official lineup of trusted testers!
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Updated List of Certified Drug Labs
The Department of Health and Human Services published an updated list of laboratories and Instrumented Initial Testing Facilities (IITFs) that are certified to meet the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs for urine and oral fluid testing. If you are tested by a federal agency or for a federal job, this list identifies which facilities are certified to meet those standards.
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