Can an Employee Get a Copy of DOT Drug Test Records?

Yes. Under 49 CFR 40.329, an MRO or other service agent must provide copies of records about the employee's use of alcohol or drugs, including records of the employee's DOT-mandated drug and alcohol tests, within 10 business days of receiving a written request from the employee.

A laboratory must provide the records relating to the results of the employee's drug test, such as the laboratory report and data package, within 10 business days of a written request from the employee that is made through the MRO. In both cases, the rule states that the provider "may charge no more than the cost of preparation and reproduction" for copies.

A Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) must make a copy of all SAP reports available to the employee on request, with follow-up testing information redacted, according to the same section.

Release of results to others is covered in Who Can Receive an Employee's DOT Drug Test Results?.

MROs, laboratories and SAPs are among the provider types listed in the MyDrugTesting.com directory, which can be searched by location and service.