TYPES OF DRUG SCREENS USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S

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.

FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 37-1-406, 37-5-105, and 37-5-106. Administrative History: New rules filed June 13, 2023; effective September 11, 2023.