§40.86 What is urine validity testing, and are laboratories required to conduct it?

Current as of Oct 29, 2026Last amended Jun 1, 2023Official text on eCFR ↗

(a) Specimen validity testing is the evaluation of the specimen to determine if it is consistent with normal human urine. The purpose of validity testing is to determine whether certain adulterants or foreign substances were added to the urine, if the urine was diluted, or if the specimen was substituted.

(b) As a laboratory, you must conduct validity testing.

Source: 65 FR 79526, Dec. 19, 2000, as amended at 66 FR 41951, Aug. 9, 2001; 73 FR 35970, June 25, 2008. Redesignated at 88 FR 27643, May 2, 2023

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  • §40.87 What validity tests must laboratories conduct on primary urine specimens?