Code of Federal Regulations Title 49. Transportation § 49.40.101 What relationship may a laboratory have with an MRO?

(1) The laboratory employs an MRO who reviews test results produced by the laboratory;

(2) The laboratory has a contract or retainer with the MRO for the review of test results produced by the laboratory;

(3) The laboratory designates which MRO the employer is to use, gives the employer a slate of MROs from which to choose, or recommends certain MROs;

(4) The laboratory gives the employer a discount or other incentive to use a particular MRO;

(5) The laboratory has its place of business co-located with that of an MRO or MRO staff who review test results produced by the laboratory;  or

(6) The laboratory permits an MRO, or an MRO's organization, to have a financial interest in the laboratory.