Drug Test Collection Sites NATIONWIDE
We have accounts with multiple drug testing laboratories to offer you the widest selection of tests and collection sites nationwide. With over 7000 sites nationwide, we have one near your home or work. The majority of drug tests take place at local clinics, hospitals & labs, also known as collection sites. To ensure that participants (also known as donors) receive a consistent process, collectors are trained to follow standardized processes at every location as a way to help control the integrity of the specimens and the drug test results.
The Urine Collection Process
Standard Urine Collections
Our collectors follow the guidelines set by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for all DOT and NON-DOT Urine collections. Following are the published steps;
1. Pay careful attention to employees throughout the collection process.
2. Ensure that there is no unauthorized access into the collection areas and that undetected access (e.g., through a door not in view) is not possible.
3. Make sure that employees show proper picture ID.
4. Make sure employees empty pockets; remove outer garments (e.g., coveralls, jacket, coat, and hat); leave briefcases, purses, and bags behind; and wash their hands.
5. Maintain personal control of the specimen and Custody and Control form (CCF) at all times during the collection.
6. Secure any water sources or otherwise make them unavailable to employees (e.g., turn off water inlet, tape handles to prevent opening faucets, secure tank lids).
7. Ensure that the water in the toilet and tank (if applicable) has bluing (coloring) agent in it. Tape or otherwise secure shut any movable toilet tank top, or put bluing in the tank.
8. Ensure that no soap, disinfectants, cleaning agents, or other possible adulterants are present.
9. Inspect the site to ensure that no foreign or unauthorized substances are present.
10. Secure areas and items (e.g., ledges, trash receptacles, paper-towel holders, under-sink areas, ceiling tiles) that appear suitable for concealing contaminants.
Direct Observed Urine Collections
If you are required to have an observed urine collection, you must notify Court Drug Test in advance as not all collection sites offer this service, there is usually an additional fee on top of the drug test.
Following are the rules and restrictions of an observed collection;
1. The observer must be the same gender as the donor.
There are no exceptions to this requirement.
2. The individual serving as the observer enters the restroom with the donor.
3. If there is no collector of the same gender as the donor, the collector or collection site supervisor must select another individual to serve as the observer.
4. The individual must meet the HHS Mandatory Guidelines qualifications for an observer.
(See below*)
5. The observer must directly watch the urine go from the donor’s body into the collection container.
6. The use of mirrors or video cameras is not permitted.
*To qualify as an observer for a direct observed urine specimen collection for a federal agency program/court ordered testing, an individual must:
a. Be knowledgeable of the direct observed collection procedure as described in the Mandatory Guidelines.
b. Be knowledgeable of any guidance provided by the federal agency or by HHS relating to the direct observed collection procedure described in the Mandatory Guidelines
c. Receive training on the the steps necessary to perform a direct observed collection correctly.
d. Maintaining the integrity and security of the specimen throughout the collection process by maintaining visual contact with the collection container.
e. Ensuring the privacy of the donor.
f. Ensuring that the observation is done in a professional manner, to minimize discomfort of the donor.
g. Avoiding conduct that can be interpreted as offensive or inappropriate.
h. Be the same gender as the donor. There are no exceptions to this requirement.
An observer is not required to be a trained collector.
Donors with a Catheter Bag (External Urine Bag) Procedure
Empty - A donor with an external urine bag is given privacy and directed to empty the bag so a fresh specimen may be collected.
Show - The donor shows the empty bag to the collector.
Collect and Pour - When ready, the donor returns to the bathroom to provide the specimen. The donor pours the urine from the bag into the specimen cup.
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