In response to the Proposed Revisions to Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form, published in the Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 220 / Tuesday, November 17, 2009, FirstLab, Inc. submits the comments outlined below.

Click here to view the Proposed Revisions to Federal.

Overall, FirstLab commends DHHS for its efforts in revising the federal custody and control form to address the changes in the Mandatory Guidelines that take effect in May 2010. FirstLab’s comments request DHHS to consider some further modifications to the CCF that FirstLab, based on its experience with the federal CCF, believes will contribute to improvement in the collector’s accurate completion of the CCF and the quality of the data and information provided on the CCF.

FirstLab has expanded its capabilities over the years and now delivers a wide range of innovative, high-quality, cost-effective products and services to a rapidly growing and diversified client base.

We have modeled FirstLab on FHC’s historical commitment to behavioral healthcare, uncompromising business ethics, and technical advancement. This business approach has made FirstLab a leader in its field, dedicated to technical innovation and customized client care.

Our clients include numerous Fortune 200 & 500 companies, law enforcement agencies, energy companies, state and municipal governments, airlines, professional recovery programs, hospital and outpatient facilities, and sports organizations.

Our current menu of services includes:

• Traditional Workplace Substance Abuse Testing Administration
• Specialized Testing Services for Recruiters (FirstRequest?
• Medical Review Officer Services
• Alternative Substance Abuse Testing Methods (i.e. Hair, Saliva, Instant Tests)
• On-Site Collection Services
• Background Investigations
• Employee and Supervisor Education
• On-Line Learning Center
• Customized Support for Professional Recovery Programs
• Driver Qualification File Maintenance (DQF) Services
• Driver Qualification File Maintenance (DQF) On-Line