Current List of HHS-Certified Laboratories and Instrumented Initial Testing Facilities Which Meet Minimum Standards To Engage in Urine and Oral Fluid Drug Testing for Federal Agencies
Published Date: 2/2/2026
Notice
Summary
Hey federal agencies! Here’s the latest list of labs and testing spots approved by HHS to do urine and oral fluid drug tests. If a lab loses its certification, it’s dropped from the list until it’s back in good standing. This monthly update keeps drug testing fair, reliable, and on track—no surprises, no delays!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
No HHS-Certified Oral Fluid Labs
As of February 2, 2026, there are no HHS-certified laboratories approved to conduct drug and specimen validity tests on oral fluid specimens. Federal agencies seeking HHS-certified oral fluid testing cannot currently find a certified laboratory on the HHS list.
IITFs Not Allowed To Do Oral Fluid Testing
HHS does not allow Instrumented Initial Testing Facilities (IITFs) to conduct oral fluid drug testing under the Mandatory Guidelines. IITFs remain eligible to conduct urine testing only under HHS rules.
DOT-Regulated Specimens Not Tested By IITFs
The notice states: 'DOT does not allow IITFs to test DOT-regulated specimens.' That means specimens subject to Department of Transportation rules cannot be processed by IITFs.
Some Certified Labs Restricted To VA/DoD Staff
The Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center Forensic Toxicology Laboratory is HHS-certified but testing is for Veterans Affairs (VA) employees only. The US Army Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory is HHS-certified but tests for Department of Defense (DoD) employees only.
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