Regulationcurrent
49 CFR 40.89
What are the adulterant cutoff concentrations for initial and confirmation urine tests?
Current as of 2026-08-18 Government source
eCFR editorial compilationAuthoritative but unofficial
View source (a)As a laboratory, you must use the cutoff concentrations for the initial and confirmation adulterant testing as required by the HHS Mandatory Guidelines and you must use two separate aliquots—one for the initial test and another for the confirmation test.#
(b)As a laboratory, you must report results at or above the cutoffs (or for pH, at or above or below the values, as appropriate) as adulterated and provide the numerical value that supports the adulterated result.#