The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (OCAPC) have issued a new document to assist employers in monitoring drug test collection sites. This document is useful to collection sites also to ensure they are performing DOT collections properly. The information provided is for guidance and […]
DOT drug and alcohol testing programs require expert specimen collectors. The industry has a long way to go and continued training for urine specimen collectors is more than necessary. Are you a DOT-certified collector for DOT drug testing? The answer is no; DOT does not certify urine collectors. You become qualified to perform DOT urine […]
SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND CHAIN OF CUSTODY PROCEDURES “Chain of custody” is the method of tracing each urine specimen to maintain control from initial collection to final disposition. To prevent mistakes when collecting urine samples, it is vital to follow these steps. URINE COLLECTION & CHAIN OF CUSTODY STEPS: The collector verifies the identity of the […]
The point of collection is the part of the process where the donor is involved, there needs to be a priority that the collection is done with integrity, security, and overall good customer service. The donor will report back to their employer – your client. The donor should have a good experience in a urine […]
Subpart C – Urine Collection Personnel Need Training – Click Here § 40.33 What training requirements must a collector meet? To be permitted to act as a collector in the DOT drug testing program, you must meet each of the requirements of this section: (a) Basic information. You must be knowledgeable about this part, the current “DOT […]
Looking for training for oral fluid collection, hair drug test collections, or instant drug test collections? Quest Diagnostics makes these training courses available. These alternative drug testing methods are not currently permitted for DOT drug testing. Check out Online Drug Testing Training from Quest Diagnostics or call Joe Reilly & Associates, Inc.
