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individuals with emergency or lifethreatening
conditions. Testing
should not be delayed because the
employee indicates that they don’t
believe they can provide a specimen.
If this is the case, the collector
should follow the “insufficient
volume” procedures. Likewise the
test should not be delayed to await
union representation.
3. In the event both drug and alcohol
tests are required, the alcohol test
should be conducted first, if possible.
4. The collector must inspect the
collection room before and after each
specimen collection. Any
unauthorized persons and materials
that could be used to adulterate the
specimen must be removed. Access
to the room must be restricted while
the collection is taking place. The
collector must make sure all
collection supplies are available, the
area is properly secured, water
sources are secured, and bluing agent
is placed in all toilets as described
previously.
5. The collector must verify the identity
of the employee through the use of
an official photo identification card
issued by the employer or a federal,
state or local government (e.g.,
driver’s license). Faxes or
photocopies of identification are not
acceptable. If photo identification is
not available, verification by a transit
agency representative is acceptable,
but cannot be made by a coworker or
other employee being tested. If the
identity of the employee cannot be
verified, the collector must contact
the DER immediately to verify the
employee’s identity.
6. The collector must explain the basic
collection procedures to the
employee and show the employee
the written instructions provided on
the back of the Federal Drug Testing
Custody and Control form.
7. Only Federal Drug Testing Custody
and Control forms can be used. If
non-Federal forms are used for a
federal DOT test, the test will be
cancelled unless corrective
procedures are followed. The
preprinted specimen ID number must
be checked to be sure it matches the
specimen ID number on the
preprinted specimen bottle seals.
The collector should make sure that
the laboratory’s, employer’s, and
MRO’s name and address are
correctly printed on the form. Some
collection sites do testing for a
number of clients, and problems with
billing and reporting can occur if the
wrong forms are used.
The collector must complete Step 1
of the form by entering the
employee’s identification number,
reason for the test, drug test to be
performed, and the collection site
information. Refusal to provide a
social security number is not a test
refusal, but the collector must make
note of such in the remarks section
of the form.
8. The collector must direct the
employee to remove outer clothing
(coveralls, sweaters, jackets, vests,
hats, etc.) and to leave these
garments along with other personal
belongings (purses, briefcases,
backpacks) outside the privacy
enclosure. If requested, the
employee should be provided a
receipt for items left. Employees are
allowed to keep their wallets.
Chapter 7. Drug Testing Procedures 7-8 August 2002