Abstinence tests for the MPU

You can have tests carried out at Hannover Medical School to prove abstinence from drugs or alcohol for an MPU . The Institute of Forensic Medicine offers corresponding programs and the associated specialist advice. We are accredited for forensic examinations including driving fitness diagnostics (link), the procedure corresponds to the specifications for driving fitness diagnostics according to the CTU criteria. In addition, the Institute has qualified personnel to carry out the tests and competent scientists and physicians with experience in forensic assessment and evaluation.

 

This is how the tests are carried out:

Urine tests

  • You make a written agreement with us for inclusion in a control program.
  • Within the duration of the program, you will be called in by telephone and must provide a urine sample on site on the following day at the latest.
    Depending on the duration of the program, a total of 4 - 6 urine samples will be provided. The boundary conditions correspond to the requirements for usability as part of an MPU.
  • One absence during the test period (due to vacation, work commitments or illness) must be reported to us.
  • You will receive individual reports on the test results.
  • At the end of the control program you will also receive a final report for submission to the MPU.

 

Hair tests

  • You make an appointment with us for hair sampling.
  • Our staff will take suitable hair samples on site. Typically, 3 cm long hair samples (abstinence from alcohol) or 6 cm long hair samples (abstinence from drugs) are required. Dyed hair cannot usually be used.
  • After completion of the test, you will receive a report with an evaluation of the results for submission to an MPU.
  • Depending on the issue, further hair samples may be required after a few months in order to prove the required period of abstinence.

 

Consumption pattern analysis for cannabis use:

If you have been requested by the driving license authority to undergo a consumption pattern analysis you must usually provide a urine and blood sample within 8 days of receiving the letter. We will then take the corresponding blood and urine samples, and you will also be questioned by a physician (medical history). Once the examinations have been completed, you will receive an report for forwarding to the driving license authority.

 

Contact us

Please contact us to appointment by telephone to the office of the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the MHH
(0511- 532 4570). Appointments can usually be made at short notice.
For a specialist consultation you may be put through to our scientific staff.