These saliva-based tests offer a variety of advantages over other types of tests such as urine or hair follicle tests. Oral fluid testing is a type of drug test that uses the donor’s saliva to test for controlled substances. Currently, the HHS has yet to certify any laboratories. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) certifies two laboratories capable of processing the tests.

The new rule will become effective on June 1, 2023, but employers will have to wait to implement oral fluid testing until the U.S. The new rule takes effect on June 1, 2023. The rule requires employers to use oral fluid testing for transgender or nonbinary individuals and when a direct observation is required but a same-gender technician cannot be found. The DOT’s new final rule gives employers the option of using a urine or oral fluid test. Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule amending its regulated industry drug testing program to allow for oral fluid testing. Public Services, Infrastructure, Transportation.