Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0250-07-02-.04 - TYPES OF DRUG SCREENS USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES
(1) Four (4) types of drug screens commonly,
but not exclusively, used by DCS are:
(a)
Urine analysis;
(b) Hair follicle
analysis;
(c) Saliva analysis;
and
(d) Nail bed
analysis.
(2) Generally,
drug screening with urine or saliva specimens is the most readily available and
cost-effective method. Under some circumstances, including, but not limited to,
suspicion of an individual tampering with drug screens or being evasive with
efforts to drug screen, an alternative method of drug screening may be
appropriate. Alternative methods of drug screening include, but are not limited
to, the following screens:
(a) Hair follicle
analysis;
(b) Fingernail bed
analysis;
(c) Extended urine panel
analysis; or
(d) Medical review of
a drug screen.
Notes
Authority: T.C.A. ยงยง 37-1-406, 37-5-105, and 37-5-106.
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