How do I test a Soldier for alcohol, steroids or some other drug not normally tested?
If you have reason to believe (probable cause verified by SJA) that a Soldier(s) is using a specific drug other than THC, cocaine, heroin, or amphetamines then you can take one of the following steps: • Rotational drugs: Request by memorandum that the specimen(s) be tested for LSD, PCP, opiates, or oxycodone/oxymorphone in addition to THC, cocaine, heroin and amphetamines testing. State the specimen(s) to be tested by SSN and other identifying information from the urinalysis paperwork. Do not place the Soldier(s) name on the memorandum or the FTDTL will destroy the specimen IAW their SOP. • Steroids: Request by memorandum that a specimen be tested for steroids. Specimens that are requested for steroid testing will only be tested for steroids. You must have probable cause (verified by SJA) to request this test. Coordination with your local IBTC is also required prior to specimen collection. Steroid tests take from 6 to 8 weeks for a result. • Special Test: Special tests are tests for ot
