Drug-Free Workplace Laboratories
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Laboratory Unit Phone: (850) 487-3109 |
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Drug-free Workplace laboratories are specialized forensic toxicology laboratories licensed by the State of Florida for the purpose of performing drug testing for employers within the State. These laboratories may be certified through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the Department of Health and Human Services of the Federal Government. Drug-free Workplace laboratories must be CLIA certified in order to qualify for licensure by the State of Florida.
All employers within the State that wish to participate in the "Drug-Free Workplace Program" (http://www.fldfs.com/WC/pdf/DrugFreeWorkplace_new.pdf ) sponsored through the Department of Worker's Compensation must contract with one of these licensed laboratories to implement their programs.
Regulations for drug-free workplace laboratories are contained state statutes and rules.
Information Listings:
- List of Currently Licensed Drug-Free Workplace Laboratories (120Kb .pdf)
- Over The Counter And Prescription Drugs Which Could Alter Or Affect Drug Test Results
Links to other websites for Drug-free Workplace:
- Florida Statutes (See Chapter 112 Part I for the Drug-Free Workplace Act)
- Florida Administrative Code (See Chapter 59A-24 for Drug-Free Workplace Laboratory Rules)
- Worker's Compensation website, access to "An Employer's Guide to a Drug-Free Workplace"
- Health Care Licensing Procedures Act
Applications:
Complete the information in the forms below for an initial or renewal application. Instructions are included with each form.
- Initial or Renewal Drug-Free Workplace Laboratory Licensure Application
- Health Care Licensing Application
- Health Care Licensing Application Addendum
- Volunteer Board Member Affidavit
- Affidavit of Compliance with Background Screening Requirements
Background Screening:
Level 2 Background Screening must be completed for the laboratory director and the chief financial officer prior to approving the initial application and then repeated every five years. Please go to the background screening section of this web site for additional documentation that must be submitted with your application. Fingerprint cards are available by contacting the Laboratory Unit at 850-487-3109. Other fingerprint cards may not be acceptable.
Annual Affidavit of Background Screening Compliance
Each non - waived laboratory is required by section 435.04(05), Florida Statutes(2006) to submit an affidavit of compliance with this section. A recommended form is available at this the link below.
Director’s Qualifications
Director qualifications must be submitted for all physician and non - physician laboratory directors.
The State of Florida requirements for laboratory directors can be found at the
Florida Administrative Code (See Chapter 59A-7 for Clinical Laboratory Rules) website:
http://www.flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=59A-7
CLIA requirements for directors of moderate complexity testing are at the following link: http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/clia/regs/subpart_m.aspx#493.1405,
CLIA requirements for directors of high complexity testing the requirements are at this link: http://www.phppo.cdc.gov/clia/regs/subpart_m.aspx#493.1443.
