Drug-specific verification

Drug-class-specific verification considerations (opioids, amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana/THC, PCP, MDMA), permitted prescriptions, and clinical interpretation of positive results.

A commercial driver's urine specimen is reported by the laboratory as confirmed positive for morphine at a concentration of 18,000 ng/mL. The laboratory report indicates that 6-acetylmorphine (6-AM) was not detected. During the verification interview, the driver denies any drug use but provides a detailed account of consuming multiple poppy seed muffins daily for the past week. The driver has no valid prescriptions and a physical examination reveals no clinical signs of opiate abuse. What is the MRO's required action?

A.Verify the result as positive.

B.Verify the result as negative because there is no clinical evidence of unauthorized use.

C.Verify the result as negative if the MRO determines the account of poppy seed consumption is credible.

D.Verify the result as negative because 6-acetylmorphine was not detected.