Rules for Urine Tests
5 CCR 1005-2
8.1 Urine Specimen Collection
8.1.1 Urine specimen(s) must be:
8.1.1.1 Collected in the presence of collection personnel who can authenticate the specimen(s).
8.1.1.2 Collected in a clean, sterile container.
8.1.1.3 Affixed with an identification label and evidence seal.
8.1.1.4 The specimens must be placed in secured temporary refrigerated storage at less than 8 degrees Centigrade or frozen until shipped. Specimens must be shipped within 7 days of collection.
8.2 Urine Specimen Testing
8.2.1 The State’s test(s) must be performed and completed in a reasonable period of time as not to affect the validity of the test(s). Specimens found to be positive on the initial test(s) must be confirmed prior to reporting the results.
8.2.2 Any remaining urine specimen(s) must be retained by the certified laboratory in frozen storage for a period of not less than 12 months unless requested and receipted for by a representative of another certified laboratory acting on behalf of the defendant.
8.2.3 Any remaining urine specimen(s) must be analyzed by a certified laboratory designated by the defendant or defendant’s legal counsel. The test(s) must be performed and completed in a reasonable period of time as not to affect the validity of the test(s). Specimens found to be positive on the initial test(s) must be confirmed prior to reporting the results to a court of law.
