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Is a GCMS or LCMS confirmation necessary whenever a positive drug test result would lead to a probation revocation hearing?

April 26, 2017confirmation drug test LCMs lead necessary positive Probation

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Is a GCMS or LCMS confirmation necessary whenever a positive drug test result would lead to a probation revocation hearing?

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APPA guidelines recommend two methods for using positive test results for the purpose of revoking probation. If the donor tests positive by the initial laboratory immunoassay screen and admits to use, no further testing is needed. If the client denies use, a confirmation test is required.