Drug Testing Protocols & Compliance Standards Flashcards

Under SAMHSA guidelines, which five drug classes are included in the standard federal workplace drug test panel?

Answer: Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, Amphetamines

The standard federal 5-panel test covers marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines.

A collector must discard an insufficient specimen (shy bladder) if the donor cannot provide 30 mL after a waiting period of:

Answer: 3 hours

If a donor cannot provide 30 mL within 3 hours of the first attempt, the collection is discontinued under DOT Part 40.

What is the primary purpose of the split specimen (Bottle B) in a federal drug test?

Answer: To allow re-testing if the primary is positive or invalid

The split specimen allows the donor to request re-testing of the same specimen at a second certified laboratory if they wish to challenge a positive result.

Which specific gravity range indicates a substituted specimen under federal guidelines?

Answer: Equal to or less than 1.0010 and equal to or greater than 1.0200

A specimen is substituted when specific gravity is ≤1.0010 or ≥1.0200, combined with creatinine below 2 mg/dL.

When a collector observes a donor attempting to pour something into the specimen cup, what is the correct action?

Answer: Discard the specimen and document the tampering attempt

Observed tampering requires the collector to discard the specimen, note the refusal-equivalent event, and report it to the DER.

Which laboratory certification is required for federal workplace drug testing under SAMHSA?

Answer: HHS/SAMHSA certification

Only laboratories certified by HHS/SAMHSA are authorized to test federal workplace specimens.

A donor requests a copy of the CCF after providing a specimen. The collector should:

Answer: Provide Copy 5 (the donor copy) immediately

Copy 5 of the Federal CCF is designated as the donor's copy and must be given to the donor at the time of collection.