DOT Urine Drug Testing Quest Diagnostics

Which of the following is NOT acceptable to confirm the identity of the donor?

Birth certificate

Each specimen must be sent to the testing lab in its own overnight pouch.

False

After an observed collection involving two sets of specimens:

Indicate "Specimen 1 of 2" or "Specimen 2 of 2" on the appropriate Custody and Control form.

_________ is used to prevent the donor from diluting the specimen with water from the toilet or toilet tank

A bluing agent

To prepare the collection site for the collection, the collector should ensure that:

All the above

After the donor produces the specimen and comes out of the bathroom:

The specimen should be kept in view of donor and collector until the bottles are sealed in the transport bag

Which of the following statements regarding an observed collection are not true:

To reduce donor anxiety, it is permissible for the observer to use a mirror to monitor the flow of urine into the collection container.

The donor must sign the Donor Certification Statement before the Collector completes the Collector's Certification.

True

The laboratory copy of the Custody and Control form should be placed in the specimen transportation bag with the _________ facing out.

bar code

Check the specimen for unusual __________ or __________, or any signs of tampering.

color; odor

If donor won't provide a social security number, make a note in the Remarks section of the Custody and Control form and _________ the collection.

continue

For a second collection, following an insufficient quantity collection, note ____________ in the Remarks section of the Custody and Control form.

all of the above

The DOT urine drug test uses a __________ collection kit.

Split

If specimen is less than 45 mL, note time of collection and _________ in remarks section of Custody and Control form.

insufficient quantity

The collector can leave the donor unattended...

At no time

After the donor has chosen a collection kit, the ________ checks the seal and opens the kit.

Collector

Once you have checked the specimen...

Complete Step 2 of the Custody and Control form

If the Custody and Control form is incomplete, the testing laboratory may contact the collector. To prevent rejection of the specimen, this may be corrected if you:

Document the error correction on the Collector Certification Statement, sign and fax back to the laboratory

If the donor is taking any medications, these can be noted on the back of the _______ copy.

Donor

For a second collection, donor may re-use his original collection kit.

False

For an observed collection, the observer stands just outside the bathroom door and listens for signs of suspicious behavior.

False

The collector places the tamper-evident seals A and B on the appropriate bottles, then dates and initials the seals.

False

The collector should examine the specimen for at least four (4) minutes.

False

The collector should put the contents of the donor's pockets in a lock box or secure area.

False

If the Collector does not print and sign their name on the Custody and Control form, this is considered a ______ flaw.

Fatal

Who chooses the collection kit?____________

The donor

DOT regulations require an observed collection if the collector suspects that the specimen has been adulterated.

True

If temperature is out of range, note results in Step 2 of the Custody and Control form and immediately initiate the observed collection process.

True

If the reason for the test or workplace drug panel information is missing on the Custody and Control form, contact the employer before proceeding.

True

If after three hours from the first attempt to provide a specimen, the specimen volume from the second (or subsequent) collection attempt(s) is still insufficient:

note Shy Bladder in Remarks section of the Custody and Control form and discard the lab copy and distribute the rest to the to the appropriate parties