MECHANISM OF REPORTING OF RESULTS

The laboratory shall maintain specimen test results supported by data and are reported in
accordance with the following reporting guidelines:

Procedures must be placed to ensure confidentiality of record.

A. Guidelines for reporting a laboratory result

1. All specimen submitted shall have a corresponding result issued within 15 days.

2. A positive screening result shall be subjected to confirmatory analysis, the final report shall be
based on the confirmatory results.

3. The screening laboratory shall be the only authorized laboratory to release the final report.

4. All laboratory reports shall bear the signature of the Analyst and Head of Laboratory.

5. All confirmatory drug test results should specify the concentration of the limit of detection of
the of the method of the drug or metabolite. However, for clinical or therapeutic purposes, the
concentration shall be quantified.

6. The lab must report the specific validity test result for a specimen that is reported adulterated
or substituted.

7. The lab shall report all test results using the DOH control electronic lab report. The electronic
report must be transmitted in a manner that ensures the confidentiality and security of the information.

8. No result can be relayed through phone.

9. Some clients are to be advised that results may be released to their respective requesting
companies.

B. Statistical summary of the laboratory report

1. An annual report must be submitted to the BHFS, containing the following:

-Total number of specimen received and examines as classified according to:

A. Mandatory

B. Random
C. Other Reasons

-The number of specimen that were reported as:

A. Positive for each drug

B. Adulterated

C. Substituted

D. Rejected for Testing

E. Invalid Result

- The number of specimen sent for confirmatory testing